Professional Writing Certificate

CWU’s Professional Writing Certificate will allow you to develop and hone your writing skills for success in professional and business environments. The online program is designed for working professionals and students planning to begin their professional careers.

Your Writing is a Direct Reflection of You
Do your e-mails, letters, Web content, reports, and proposals accomplish the results you intend?
Through this program you will learn to:

Organize your ideas quickly and easily
Improve the clarity of your prose
Eliminate grammatical errors
Sound authoritative and persuasive
Choose the right writing style for your audience and purpose

Enhance Your Job Skills
Master communication skills in:

Letter writing
Promotional materials
Memos
Press releases
Reports
Presentations
Proposals
Self-editing

Four Practical Courses

In 16 credits, study:

Rhetoric
Technical writing
Public relations writing
Copyediting

ENG 301 Rhetoric
Credits: 4
This course introduces you to a variety of professional writing genres. In this course, you will learn how to recognize and write for specific audiences and purposes and in a variety of styles.

COM 347 Copy Editing
Credits: 4
this course, you will develop effective editing techniques for professional materials through intensive practice. You will learn to edit for content as well as for grammar, mechanics, and conventions.

ENG 310 Technical Writing
Credits: 4
In this course, you will learn effective techniques for researching, designing, writing, and editing commonly used professional documents such as letters, instructions, reports, and proposals.

COM 370 Writing for Public Relations
Credits: 4
This course will develop your skills in creating effective documents for public relations including presentations, media releases, and annual reports.

Cost Per Credit: $197

Registration Deadline:
December 31, 2009

Program Dates:
Winter Quarter: Jan. 5-Mar. 19, 2010
Spring Quarter: Mar. 30-June 11, 2010

Prerequisites:
Applicants must have successfully completed at least two college-level English composition courses.

Students completing all four courses with a grade of B- or higher will be awarded the certificate

For questions or more information please contact us:

CWU Office of Continuing Education
(509) 963-1504
sirrined@cwu.edu