Teaching of Writing (Certificate)

Cert

Teaching of Writing, Cert

On Campus 15 - 18 cr

The certificate in Teaching of Writing is designed specifically for students interested in enhancing their teaching skills in the area of writing.

Description

This certificate provides advanced coursework in rhetoric, literacy, writing and teacher inquiry. Students who successfully complete the certificate requirements will benefit from improved professional skills and marketability.

Before you submit this application, contact Debbie Minter, Director of Composition, to discuss this program.

Courses

Find courses at: https://catalog.unl.edu/graduate-professional/programs/grad-cert/#TWRT.

Applying for Admission

Standard requirements for all graduate programs

  • Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

    If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.

    After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

  • If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

    When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.

  • If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
  • Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Additional requirements specific to this program

  • Plan of study approved by the director of the certificate program
  • Resume/CV
  • Other Upload:  A summary of your teaching experience or a discussion of your teaching potential, no more than 2 pages.

Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.

Department

English

Graduate Chair

Stacey Waite

Support Staff

Deborah Minter

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