WSU's online Professional Writing Certificate program teaches students how to use precise words, create crisp sentences, and assemble logical and persuasive paragraphs - communications skills that are essential in the modern workplace.
The five required courses cover English use, technical writing, rhetoric and anthropology. Students will learn how to express themselves clearly, cogently, and with style.
The certificate is ideal for:
- Grant writers
- PR professionals
- Business professionals
- Administrators
- Technical writers
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Program of Study
All courses are available online
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Required Courses: (15 semester credits)All courses are three credits.
All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or better.
Students must take either Anth/For L 350 or Engl 301 first, and Engl 498 last. These courses may be taken concurrently with a maximum of one other certificate course.
- Anth/For L 350 [S] – Speech, Thought and Culture
- Engl 301 [W] – Writing and Rhetorical Conventions (prerequisite: Engl 101 or Engl 105)
- Engl 355 [C,M] – Multimedia Authoring: Exploring New Rhetorics
- Engl 402 [W,M] – Technical and Professional Writing (prerequisite: Engl 101)
- Engl 498 – Internship
Once all courses are completed, students can download the form to apply for the Professional Writing Certificate here.
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Transfer Credits
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The maximum number of credit hours earned at other institutions that may apply towards a WSU certificate shall not exceed 1/4 of the total number of credit hours required for the certificate.