English
English Certificates
Our English certificates are available online and in-person at the Ellensburg campus.
Cultural Studies in Literature Certificate
Through a focus on diverse North American texts through transnational perspectives, this certificate will enhance students’ ability to apply textual knowledge of gender, race, ethnicity, and cultures to professions, graduate programs, and courses of study that require cultural competency. Students will learn fundamentals in cultural studies theory through the core ENG 329 Cultural Studies in Literature course, which teaches them research methods and canonical approaches to cultural studies, including how to apply cultural criticism to literary texts. The electives in this certificate provide a foundation in specific ethno-cultural experiences and the experiences of those marginalized due to gender or sexuality as expressed through literary narratives and texts. This certificate program will thus give students an essential understanding of how to read, analyze, engage with, and teach texts across these diverse cultural traditions.
View the Cultural Studies in Literature Certificate in the CWU Catalog.
Professional Writing Certificate
The professional writing certificate allows students to develop their writing skills for professional and business environments. It is delivered entirely online to serve professionals already working in careers as well as students planning to begin professional or business careers. Students will learn the rhetorical requirements for specific forms of written communication, including letters, memos, reports, proposals, promotional materials, and press releases. They will also learn to edit their own writing for clarity, correctness, and style.
View the Professional Writing Certificate in the CWU Catalog.
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