Program Requirements
Comprised of a minimum of 19 semester hours, the program combines intensive course work, of which at least 12 semester hours must be upper division, a possible internship, or a capstone project in the student's major, and an exit portfolio. Several special aspects make it possible to combine these credits with general studies or major requirements.
Core Courses
At least one of the following core courses:
| ENG 210 |
Introduction to Creative Writing |
| ENG 213 |
Introduction to the Study of Language |
| ENG 301 |
Writing for the professions |
| ENG 311 |
Persuasive Writing (3) |
| AMS 301 |
Introduction to American Studies (3) |
| ENG 313 |
Research and Writing (3) |
| ENG 315 |
Writing for the Professions (3) |
| AMS 344 |
Creative Writing (3) |
At least one of the following writing courses:
| ENG 316 |
Writing and Arguing Politics (3) |
| ENG 323 |
Rhetoric and Grammar for Writers/Teachers (3) |
| ENG 342 |
Writing about American Culture (3) |
| ENG 345 |
Reporting (3) |
| AMS 346 |
Editing (3) |
| AMS 351 |
Technical Writing (3) |
| ENG 412 |
Writing for Publication (3) |
| AMS 344 |
Creative Writing |
Short Courses/Internship:
Two to five semester hours may be earned in short courses related to the student's major, chosen career, or writing interests, or through a combination of short courses (AMS 394, specialized one-semester-hour courses) and internship (Internship 484). The short courses meet in the evenings and on weekends. Students are encouraged to take one to three semester hours of internship with a company, agency, or publication related to their planned career field.
| ENG/AMS 494 ST |
Freelance Photography (1) |
| ENG/AMS 494 ST |
Writing Historical Fiction (1) |
| AMS/ENG 394 ST |
Comedy Writing (1) |
| AMS/ENG 394 ST |
Desktop Publishing (1) |
| AMS/ENG 494 ST |
HTML Creating a Web Page (1) |
| AMS/ENG 494 ST |
Layout and Design (1) |
| AMS/ENG 394 ST |
Magazine Publication (1) |
| AMS/ENG 394 ST |
Scriptwriting (1) |
| AMS/ENG 494 ST |
Selling your Writing (1) |
Other Approved Courses:
In the student's major or field of interest (1-9) can be used to fulfill requirements. Writing-intensive courses in Communication Studies and Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance, for example, articulate well with the Writing Certificate Program. Potential electives from other programs include.
| UNI 294 |
Tutor Training (1) |
| COM 320 |
Communication and Consumerism (3) |
| COM 329 |
Persuasion (3) |
| COM 353 |
Professional Communication (3) |
| COM 414 |
Crisis Communication (3) |
| COM 484 |
Internship (1-3) |
| IAP 334 |
Writing/Performance Seminar (3) |
| IAP 351 |
Concept, Image and text (3) |
| IAP 361 |
Digital Editing and Media Literacy (3) |
| IAP 465 |
Media technologies and Arts (3) |
| IAP 494 ST |
Creating a Web page (1) |
Capstone Project:
A capstone writing project in the student's major (or AMS 498) OR an approved course from the student's major.
Writing Certificate Portfolio:
Exit portfolio. Students will assemble a portfolio of writing that demonstrates their grasp of the skills presented during their course of studies, for which they will earn another semester hour.
Contact Information:
Patricia Friedrich, Coordinator of Writing Certificate
Phone: (602) 543-6090
E-mail: patricia.friedrich@asu.edu
Web Page: http://www.west.asu.edu/pfriedri/
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