The Certificate in Writing and Publishing (CWP) offers the opportunity for both professional and personal development through a combination of available courses in professional writing, creative writing and publishing. The certificate will enhance employment opportunities, opening a broad range of professional choices in cooperative employment and in the post-degree job market as skills are acquired. The CWP will improve on-the-job performance as the student develops writing skills and associated professional knowledge.
The program develops core competencies through the synergy of writing and publishing courses. The courses develop the student's skills in writing and publishing both through theory and practical application.
The program has three tracks, each of which leads to a certificate:
- The Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing
- The Certificate in Creative Writing and Publishing
- The Comprehensive Certificate in Writing and Publishing
Working with an advisor, students will choose not only the track but the courses within the track to develop an individually tailored program. Students can choose courses that will meet the general requirements of the program, while also satisfying their own professional and personal requirements.
Those students who have successfully completed this program will receive a Certificate in Writing and Publishing. The transcript will indicate the completion of the CWP. This certification will indicate proficiency in written communication and familiarity with techniques in publishing in a variety of venues. The Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, highlights the student's acquisition of skills more than they would be in a list of courses on a transcript.
The completion of the certificate demonstrates the student's commitment to writing and publishing skills. It highlights writing skills of students majoring in business and technical areas; similarly, for students in the humanities and social sciences, it certifies writing and publishing skills, either in creative writing or professional writing.
