Interdisciplinary Writing Certificate Program
Economics, art history, cellular biology, sociology, journalism…No matter what your major, the Interdisciplinary Writing Certificate Program offers you a chance to build a portfolio of writing that will show potential employers and graduate schools that you have the written communication skills that they are looking for.
The Writing Certificate Program’s course of study is flexible and adaptable to any major or field. The Coordinator of the WCP, Dr. Elizabeth Davis, can help you develop a plan of coursework for the certificate that works with your major curriculum. Contact her today at eadavis@uga.edu
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed at the end of each month.
- Review the Requirements to learn more about the Certificate Program.
- Check out Courses that count for Certificate Credit.
- Complete the application form. Dr. Davis will review applications and notify applicants of approval.
WCP Requirements
19 hours of coursework are required for the certificate
- at least 1 course in writing
- writing intensive courses
- directed study/CURO courses (optional)
- a 1 hour e-portfolio workshop
You must maintain a 2.0 GPA in courses taken for the WCP credit in order to be awarded the Writing Certificate.
Writing Courses
Courses that are specifically about writing can count for the writing course requirement. Please contact the Coordinator for acceptable course options.
Writing Intensive Courses
Any course with a W suffix or that is offered through the Franklin College Writing Intensive Program counts as a writing intensive course, as do Honors Research Methods Courses.
*Other courses may be approved for writing intensive credit if they meet certain criteria. The Coordinator of the WCP can review and approve such courses on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about whether a course is writing intensive, please get in touch with Dr. Davis.
Independent Writing Project: Directed Study/CURO Courses (*Optional)
Courses taken as directed readings or capstone courses that lead to a significant writing project can also be counted for credit toward the Writing Certificate.
E-Portfolio Workshop: ENGL 4834 (*Required course)
The E-Portfolio Workshop is the 1-hour capstone course for the Writing Certificate and can be taken up to three times for credit. In this course, you will prepare your capstone portfolio in which you select pieces from each course taken for certificate credit to showcase in the portfolio and compose a reflective analysis of your work over the course of the program. You must successfully complete this course and your completed final portfolio must be approved by the Coordinator of the WCP in order to receive the Writing Certificate.
