Writing Certificate
The interdisciplinary certificate in writing is designed to help CU 麻豆影院 undergraduates sharpen their written and communication abilities through an interdisciplinary learning experience. The certificate complements students' academic majors by helping students gain extensive experience writing for diverse audiences and aims that are applicable in civic and professional spheres.
While housed in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR), the certificate has an interdisciplinary mission that encoursages students to take courses not only in PWR but also English, linguistics, communication, journalism, media studies and education to fulfill certificate requirements. The certificate includes a practicum and culminates in a curated electronic portfolio that showcases student work and can be used to pursue graduate education or other professional interests.
- At least 6 credit hours required
- PWR courses at the 2000 level and above
- Independent study WRTG courses sponsored by PWR faculty
- Courses within the PWR that fulfill the A&S upper-division written communication requirement
- 1000 level PWR courses are not eligible for the certificate
- At least 6 credit hours required
- Courses outside the PWR that fulfill the A&S upper-division written communication requirement
- Courses outside the PWR that treat theories and contexts pertaining to writing
- At least 1 credit hour required
- Required Portfolio Curation
- Options relevant to specific interests and career goals
- The Certificate in Writing will be noted on the student鈥檚 transcript.
To discuss the Writing Certificate with the Writing Certificate Coordinator, complete the following form: