Rhetoric and Professional Writing Certificate

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The certificate program in Rhetoric and Professional Writing offers non-degree-seeking students the opportunity to earn a professional credential in professional writing. Both students with and without baccalaureate degrees are eligible to seek a certificate, and admission to the program is based on previous college course work and workplace experience. This program is eligible for federal financial aid.

Requirements for Certificate in Rhetoric and Professional Writing

Required credits: 24

Core Courses: 9 credits

RPW 215W - Introduction to Professional Writing 3 credit(s)
RPW 245W - Critical Literacy 3 credit(s)
RPW 370W - Foundations of Rhetoric 3 credit(s)

Elective Courses (15 credits, of which 9 credits must be 300- or 400-level courses):

RPW 211W - Introduction to Business and Management Communication 3 credit(s)
RPW 251W - Rhetorics of Gender Activism 3 credit(s)
RPW 290 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 3–4 credit(s)
RPW 291 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 3–4 credit(s)
RPW 390 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 3–4 credit(s)
RPW 391 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 3–4 credit(s)
RPW 490 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 3–4 credit(s)
RPW 491 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 3–4 credit(s)
RPW 312 - Report Writing and Design
RPW 316W - Collaborative Writing in the Workplace 3 credit(s)
RPW 375 - Professional Editing 3 credit(s) OR
RPW 359 - Contemporary English Grammar 3 credit(s)
RPW 472 - Rhetoric and Professional Writing Capstone Course: Portfolio Presentation 3 credit(s)
RPW 340W - Writing in Gender- Based Activist Organizations 3 credit(s)
RPW 480 - Internship in Professional Writing 1–3 credit(s)
RPW 481 - Independent Study in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 1–3 credit(s)
RPW 482 - Independent Study in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 1–3 credit(s)
RPW 483 - Independent Study in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 1–3 credit(s)