Writing ,Certificate
Expression, Professional Communication, Professional Writing, Science Writing
Writing well is essential for success in many careers. You'll choose courses and emphases that align with your interests and goals, and learn to write for multiple purposes, audiences and genres.
In the writing certificate program offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, you write for specific purposes and consider how writing is used in careers.
In the core course, you cultivate visual and multimodal literacies, enabling you to respond to new writing situations with flexibility, creativity and resourcefulness. You complete two electives in a focus area of your choice, such as professional writing, food and travel, science and the environment, mentoring writers, or another area of writing in support of your interests. An internship provides opportunities for you to gain practical, hands-on skills. For example, you might serve as a writing mentor in the Writers' Studio or be involved with publishing a journal. Finally, in the program's capstone course, you assemble a portfolio of your best work, design and carry out a new applied project, and connect what you've learned in the program to potential careers.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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This certificate requires 15 credit hours. Students complete four upper-division writing courses (12 credit hours). At least three of the courses must be offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. In addition, students must complete a capstone course (three credit hours) at the end of their program. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required in all courses.
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ENG 446 Visual Narratives
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3 Credit Hours
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ENG 484 Internship
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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Upper Division
Writing Focus Electives Suggested focus pairings are below. Students may work in consultation with their advisor to develop a two-course focus area in support of their professional or personal interests in writing.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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ENG 498 Pro-Seminar
Students must complete at least three hours of ENG 498 Pro-Seminar at the end of their program as a capstone course. Students will work closely with faculty on their writing portfolio and applied project.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
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:
- Compose effective visual and multimodal narratives.
- Develop an effective applied project that focuses on writing.
Students and professionals can advance their career options with an undergraduate writing certificate. Graduates who have combined the certificate in writing with their major program of study may be more marketable to employers.
School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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SANCA 233
CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526
Program term definitions
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