Writing Certificate Program

Application deadlines: October 1 (Fall Semester) and March 1 (Spring Semester). Students must apply at least two semesters before the intended graduation date, and preferably sooner. Applications can be submitted anytime, however, applications recieved after the semester deadline has passed will not be reviewed until the beginning of the next academic semester. Applications received during the summer months (between May and August) will be held until the beginning of the fall semester.  Apply now (PDF)

The writing certificate is a credential that students receive after having successfully completed a specified course of study. This course of study consists of 19 credit hours of advanced writing classes and includes a professional writing internship.

The most obvious outcome for students completing the Writing Certificate Program is the knowledge that, as a writer, a graduate of this program will have been trained in the writing skills most frequently sought after and prized by today's employers. As students progress through the course work, they develop and improve their writing skills and move beyond fundamentals to effective professional communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, contact:

Writing Certificate Program
Robert.Haynes@asu.edu
LL 172C
480-727-9130