Certificate in Writing Competency
This certificate of achievement requires the successful completion of thirteen - fourteen units of English composition course work and may be used as verification of writing competency for entry-level jobs in fields including:
- composition tutoring,
- editing and publishing,
- journalism,
- pre-law,
- theater and entertainment,
- freelance writing,
- university or college teacher assisting.
Certificate of Achievement Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Writing Competency Certificate of Achievement will:
- Employ a variety of rhetorical techniques in order to write multi-paragraph essays.
- Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization in order to demonstrate knowledge of the conventions of the English language.
- Use the Internet and word processing programs in order to compose and revise written work.
- Critically analyze and synthesize source material to demonstrate ability to write at the college level.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one (1) of the following reading and composition courses: | ||
| Reading and Composition | 4 | |
| Reading and Composition - Honors | 4 | |
| Reading and Composition, Enhanced | 5 | |
| Select one (1) of the following composition and critical thinking classes: | ||
| Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Reporting and Writing News | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | 3 | |
| Film as Literature - Honors | 3 | |
| Required rhetoric course: | ||
| ENGL 104 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| or ENGL 104H | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors | |
| Total Units | 13-14 | |
1-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 103H |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| COMM 101 |
Reporting and Writing News or Introduction to Literature or Film as Literature or Film as Literature - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 13 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.