Nov 23, 2024

Missouri Baptist University 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

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Missouri Baptist University 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Writing Certificate in English

CIP Code: 23.1399

The writing certificate program will help students become familiar with all types of writing, including journalism, expository, business, radio, television, and creative. This is not a teaching certificate in English and does not fulfill requirements for state teacher certification.

Students must complete at least 18 hours from the following:

Required English (ENGL) Courses

ENGL 123 - English Composition II Semester Hours: Three
ENGL 363 - Critical Theories Semester Hours: Three

Elective English (ENGL) Courses

ENGL 403 - Creative Writing I (Poetry and Fiction) Semester Hours: Three
ENGL 413 - Creative Writing II (Drama and Nonfiction) Semester Hours: Three
ENGL 433 - Business Writing Semester Hours: Three
ENGL 443 - Senior Research Seminar in English Semester Hours: Three

Elective Communications (COEN, COMJ, and COMT) Courses

COEN 223 - Basic Reporting and Writing for Journalism Semester Hours: Three
COEN 323 - Advanced Reporting and Writing for Journalism Semester Hours: Three
COMJ 433 - Opinion Writing Semester Hours: Three
COMT 353 - Convergent Media Semester Hours: Three

Note:

The student must pass each course taken as part of the writing certificate program with a grade of C or better.