Students earn a total of at least 9 s.h. in focused electives, which they select from courses in at least **two** of the categories listed below (maximum of 6 s.h. from any one category).

Each focused elective course may be used to fulfill only one certificate requirement, even if the course is listed in more than one category. Some of these courses have prerequisites and other requirements for registration; students must complete a course's prerequisites and meet its registration requirements before they may register for the course.

Click on the links below to explore the courses available in each category.

Writing for the Professions

Writing and the Literary Arts

Writing and the Media

Writing in Context

Student-Designated Writing-Intensive Courses

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