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Acquire one of the most valuable professional skills.
Western Colorado University’s Writing Certificates will provide you with versatile skills in writing and analysis alongside more specialized forms of technical and professional writing. A complement to any major, a certificate in professional writing will serve as a competitive advantage when applying for jobs and graduate programs.
The 12-credit Writing Certificate offers foundational courses in English where you’ll learn to write clear prose that conveys complex ideas. The Writing Certificate also allows you to take courses in creative, argumentative, media or scientific writing, depending on your interest.
The 15-credit Professional Writing Certificate builds on the Writing Certificate by focusing more intensely on technical and professional writing, while offering you a range of written rhetorical skills. The Professional Writing Certificate establishes your ability to write well in professional settings and beyond.
