Cert in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Writing well for work is a skill that employers in many sectors value, and this certificate trains students to adapt their communication to different professional audiences. Business, industry, government, nonprofit organizations, health care, and technology are all named as settings where the skills apply. Students choose one of two composition courses, two of three professional writing classes at the introductory level, and two of three at the advanced level. The options include workplace, technical, and digital writing, followed by writing in the professions, editing, and writing for nonprofits. In the final semester, learners assemble an electronic portfolio that collects their best work. Because students select from several courses, they can lean toward the kinds of documents most relevant to their goals. The credential is practical for people who write in their current jobs and want formal training. The catalog lists each requirement with its code and credit value.