Writing ,Certificate

Strong writing opens doors. Learn to express ideas clearly and persuasively while gaining a skill set that supports success in every discipline and career path.

Description ▲

The certificate program in writing offers five track options: creative writing, generalist, nonfiction writing, professional and technical writing, and publishing and editing, which can be tailored to your individual interests and career goals.

The program comprises intensive coursework that culminates in an exit portfolio, which is a collection of work that demonstrates your mastery of writing skills.

At a glance ▲

College/school: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Location: West Valley

Curriculum ▲

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2026-2027 Catalog Year

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
The certificate in writing consists of 16 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 13 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "B" (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
Students select one track and complete 15 credit hours from that track, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division.
ENG 310 Intermediate Creative Writing ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 361 Scriptwriting ENG 387 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 388 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 394 Topic: Comedy Writing ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 301 Writing for the Professions ENG 311 Persuasive Writing (CIVI) ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 323 Rhetoric and Grammar ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 323 Rhetoric and Grammar ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 484 / ETH 484 / JHR 484 Topic: Pen Project Prison Teaching ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 311 Persuasive Writing (CIVI) ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 379 Travel Writing ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 420 Multicultural Autobiographies (HUAD) ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 301 Writing for the Professions ENG 302 Business Writing ENG 310 Intermediate Creative Writing ENG 311 Persuasive Writing (CIVI) ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 323 Rhetoric and Grammar ENG 361 Scriptwriting ENG 379 Travel Writing ENG 387 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 388 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 394 Topic: Comedy Writing ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction 12 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:B	B	12
ENG 210 Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 217 Writing Reflective Essays (HUAD) ENG 287 Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry (HUAD) ENG 288 Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction (HUAD) ENG 310 Intermediate Creative Writing ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 361 Scriptwriting ENG 387 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 388 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 394 Topic: Comedy Writing ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 205 Why Writing Matters (CIVI) ENG 216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (CIVI) ENG 301 Writing for the Professions ENG 311 Persuasive Writing (CIVI) ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 323 Rhetoric and Grammar ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 323 Rhetoric and Grammar ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 484 / ETH 484 / JHR 484 Topic: Pen Project Prison Teaching ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (CIVI) ENG 217 Writing Reflective Essays (HUAD) ENG 311 Persuasive Writing (CIVI) ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 379 Travel Writing ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 420 Multicultural Autobiographies (HUAD) ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction or ENG 205 Why Writing Matters (CIVI) ENG 210 Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (CIVI) ENG 217 Writing Reflective Essays (HUAD) ENG 287 Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry (HUAD) ENG 288 Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction (HUAD) ENG 301 Writing for the Professions ENG 302 Business Writing ENG 310 Intermediate Creative Writing ENG 311 Persuasive Writing (CIVI) ENG 317 Cross-Cultural Writing (HUAD) ENG 323 Rhetoric and Grammar ENG 361 Scriptwriting ENG 379 Travel Writing ENG 387 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 388 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice ENG 394 Topic: Comedy Writing ENG 394 Topic: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop/Creative Nonfiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Fiction ENG 394 Topic: Professional Writing Workshop - Poetry ENG 410 Writing for Publication ENG 433 Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices (HUAD) ENG 499 Individualized Instruction 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:B	B	3
AMS 490 Writing Certificate Portfolio or ENG 495 Writing Certificate Portfolio 1 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:B	B	1

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

Any ASU student in good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; scale is 4.00 = "A") who has successfully completed the first-year composition requirement (ENG 101 and 102; ENG 105; or ENG 107 and 108 with a grade of "C" or higher) is eligible to add the New College writing certificate. No more than nine credit hours may be shared between the certificate and other degree programs, minors or other certificates. Students who wish to pursue this certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies to ensure that the appropriate set of courses is taken.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before an undergraduate degree is completed. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

Revise portfolio writing samples to improve the content, structure, and clarity of their ideas in their chosen writing track.
Write clearly, effectively, persuasively and descriptively in the format of their chosen writing track.

Career opportunities▲

Certification of advanced writing skills paves the way to a vast array of career opportunities in journalism and publishing, public advocacy, military and government, elementary and secondary education, industry and management, economic development and law. Graduates are prepared for jobs as technical writers, copy editors, teachers, publishers, writers, reporters and correspondents, and script writers.

Contact information▲

School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies | FAB N101
harcsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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Writing ,Certificate