Certificate in Writing & Communication

The Certificate in Writing & Communication provides an introduction to varied worldviews, patterns of perception, and intercultural complexities that impact effective communication within and across cultures. Students will analyze the relationship of writing to social change and stability, and practice effective processes and techniques for producing efficient, effective communication.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be equipped to:

• Write focused, organized, and cohesive essays, including impactful introductions, credible evidence, and memorable conclusions.
• Identify the roles played by purpose and audience in directing a writer’s choices, and make appropriate choices of tone, voice, and level of formality.
• Explain how culture shapes human perception, identity, communication and conflict styles, behaviors, and ways of thinking.
• Analyze benefits and challenges to competent communication through mindful, reflexive, and accountable practices, demonstrating socially just intercultural communication.
• Discuss literature critically and creatively, and articulate critical and creative positions in writing and in oral presentations.
• Employ the skills of close reading, interpretation, synthesis, and critical analysis to the reading of texts across multiple cultural and linguistic traditions, various historical periods, and multiple genres.

An online application must be submitted and accepted before a student begins their first course. All courses in the certificate must be completed or approved through ADP. Transfer credits are not permitted for this certificate.