Certificates

Creative Writing for Film and Media Certificate

To earn the Creative Writing for Film and Media Certificate, students must complete the following courses: ENGLISH 251; 351 or 353; and an additional four courses from the following: ENGLISH 343, 351, 353, 354, 357, 451, and 453, for a total of eighteen credits. The university undergraduate certificate fee will apply.

Editing and Publishing Certificate

This career-oriented three-track program equips students in all disciplines with a working, practical knowledge of editing and publishing. To earn the certificate, students must complete the following three core courses: DTC 201, ENGLISH 357 and 405 (9 credits), plus one (3 credit) approved elective from their designated track: either the digital/design track (DTC 336, 354, 355, 436, or 477), literary track (ENGLISH 359, 451, 452, or 453), or scholarly/popular track (ENGLISH 255, 363, 402, 403, or 495). Students must also complete three 1-credit internships from a slate of approved editorial-based positions. The certificate can be earned online through Global Campus and/or on-campus offerings. The university undergraduate certificate fee will apply.

Professional Writing Certificate

To earn the Professional Writing Certificate, students must complete the following five courses with a 3.0 GPA or better: Anth 350, Engl 301, Engl 402, Engl 498, and one elective approved by the English advisor/faculty. Engl 498 must be taken only after the other four courses have been completed. The certificate can be earned online through Global Campus and/or on-campus offerings. The university undergraduate certificate fee will apply.

Science Writing Certificate

To earn the Science Writing Certificate, students must complete the following five courses with a 3.0 GPA or better: Engl 301, Engl 402, and Engl 495. Students must also complete 6 elective credits with possible options including : Bio 330, EnvSci 285, Geol 210, MBios 320, Psych 401. Psych/WomenSt 324, or SolSci 360. The certificate can be earned through WSU Global Campus and/or on-campus offerings. The university undergraduate certificate fee will apply.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate

To earn the Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate, students must complete 18 hours including the following courses: Engl 443, 444, 456, 457, FOR LANG 440 or 441, and 3 credits of Engl 498.  Engl 256 is highly recommended.