Welcome!
"Knowledge is useless unless you know how to communicate it - in writing."
-David Ogilvy-
Communication. Equals. Success. Now that may be an oversimplification, but the reality is that most professions are impacted (either negatively or positively) by one's ability to communicate clearly and correctly.
This UCD Professional Writing Certificate offers a broad range of top notch courses to choose from. Here are just a few examples:
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Core composition
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Creative, Grant, Technical writing
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Multimedia
Why This Professional Writing Program?
This unique and versatile program focuses on a skill that crosses over into almost every career endeavor (and life goal) AND has virtually no online competition. So besides enhancing your skills and striving to reach your ambitious goals, you'll be able to control your own schedule and decide how best to utilize your own time.
Program Requirements
The certificate consists of 12 credit hours that may be completed in two to four semesters and has no prerequisites. It is perfect (and primarily designed) if you already earned a B.A. or B.S. However, you can still enroll if you're classified as an undergraduate, graduate, working professional, or returning student.
Take the Next Step
If you're interested in receiving specific information about the Professional Writing program, we can send you a
personalized email packet that contains registration instructions, required courses and program contact information.
If you're ready to get started, you can take the next step and begin the application process.