Rhetoric and Writing Studies Post Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Overview

The Rhetoric and Writing Studies Post Baccalaureate Certificate provides advanced training in rhetoric and writing, with a focus on teaching college-level composition. Students enhance their understanding of rhetoric's role in knowledge creation and problem-solving, develop research skills, and explore the influence of language and experiences on inquiry and ethics. The program includes required courses in rhetoric theory, professional writing, teaching writing, and a teaching practicum, along with elective options in writing for teachers, stylistics, creative writing, and grant writing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Rhetoric and Writing Studies Post Baccalaureate Certificate is designed to provide students with advanced training in the field, with a specific focus on teaching college-level composition.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Enhance their understanding of how rhetoric and writing studies create knowledge, solve problems, and generate pedagogical approaches.
• Acquire informed research practices related to the major ideas and movements in rhetoric and writing studies.
• Develop an understanding of how differences in language and lived experiences influence intellectual inquiry and ethical practices.

Program Description:

The program consists of 12 credit hours, including:

• 9 credit hours of required courses
• A minimum of 3 credit hours of elective courses

Outline:

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

• Theories of Rhetoric and Writing Studies (3 credits)
• Foundations of Professional and Technical Writing (3 credits)
• Teaching College Writing (2 credits)
• Teaching Practicum (1 credit)

Elective Courses (minimum of 3 credit hours):

• Writing for Teachers (3 credits)
• Literary and Rhetorical Stylistics (3 credits)
• Creative Writing Forms and Crafts (3 credits)
• Grant Writing (3 credits)
• Wasatch Range Writing Project Summer Institute (1-6 credits)