Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing
Eastern Illinois University

Program Details

The online Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing program is designed for K-12 educators who want to pursue professional development. This flexible program only has one required course, Writing Project for K-12 Teachers. The other four courses are chosen by the student from courses such as:

  • Studies in Professional Writing
  • Professional Editing
  • Integrating the English Language Arts
  • Problems in the Teaching of English
  • Composition Theory and Pedagogy

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Eastern Illinois University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Candidates must be fully certified at high school, middle school, or elementary level.
  • Non-ELA educators may use the certificate for ELA endorsement.
  • Non-certified students may enroll with departmental approval.