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Undergraduate Certificate in Writing at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The interdisciplinary certificate in writing is designed to help CU Boulder undergraduates sharpen their written and communication abilities through an interdisciplinary learning experience. The certificate complements students' academic majors by helping students gain extensive experience writing for diverse audiences and aims that are applicable in civic and professional spheres.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Writing and Rhetoric, Program for  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

On This Page Overview of Required Courses About the Requirements Courses from Outside the Program for Writing and Rhetoric Practicum Course(s) Students must complete at least 18 credit hours, 9 of which must be upper-division, and adhere to the following: At least 6 credit hours: WRTG courses within the PWR (not including 1000-level courses). Sample listed courses: WRTG 2000 Information and Society; WRTG 2020 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction; WRTG 2090 Electives in Writing; WRTG 2095 Ideas for Social Change.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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