Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate Program

Professional Writing Certificate

Overview

Prepares students to compose and edit documents in multiple media at a professional level, skills which are necessary for success in a range of careers in the modern workplace. Familiarizes students with the theories and practices of professional writing, it also requires students to use writing to engage with real-world challenges in the WOU community and beyond.

Curriculum

• WR 300 - Writing in the Workplace Credits: 4
• WR 301 - Integrating Writing and Design Credits: 4
• or WR 401 - Writing Across Media Credits: 4
• WR 402 - Professional Editing Credits: 4
• WR 409 - Internship Credits: 1-8
• or WR 304 - Grant and Proposal Writing Credits: 4

Flexible Coursework Online and/or hybrid classes may be available.

Learning Outcomes

• Prepare students to compose and edit documents in multiple media at a professional level.
• Familiarize students with the theories and practices of professional writing.
• Require students to use writing to engage with real-world challenges in the WOU community and beyond.

Faculty

• Professors: Kathleen Cassity, Henry Hughes, Katherine Schmidt