Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Professional Writing

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The program offers focused instruction in professional writing for recent graduates and returning professionals interested in developing their skills in written communication for the contemporary workplace. Students need a bachelor’s degree to apply for the program; a B.A. specifically in English is not required. Students who successfully complete the program and wish to pursue an M.A. in English may apply credits earned in the certificate to the M.A. degree. Students will submit a portfolio of selected work at the conclusion of the certificate.

Required: 3 hours

Students must take three hours of ENGL 6405: Telling and Selling Your Story.

ENGL 6405 - Telling and Selling Your Story 3 Credit Hours

Professional Writing Courses: 6 hours

Students must take six hours of professional writing courses at the graduate level.

ENGL 5304 - Advanced Writing in Disciplines 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 5430 - Ethics and Writing with AI 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 6400 - Professional Writing Practice 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 5425 - Dynamic Writing 3 Credit Hours

Elective in Professional or Creative Writing

Students must take three additional credit hours in either professional or creative writing.

ENGL 5210 - Advanced Creative Writing 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 5304 - Advanced Writing in Disciplines 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 5430 - Ethics and Writing with AI 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 6400 - Professional Writing Practice 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 6200 - Creative Writing Practice 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 5425 - Dynamic Writing 3 Credit Hours