Participants in the Graduate Certificate for Writing Theory and Practice for In-Service Teachers will learn the theory and practice of college composition instruction. This 18-credit graduate certificate prepares middle and high school teachers for teaching college composition through dual enrollment by combining coursework in theory and practice from the field of Writing Studies. This program is designed for all forms of dual enrollment instruction, including AP courses, College Now, Willamette Promise, etc. At the same time, teachers will work on developing and/or refining their own voices as writers and assemble a capstone portfolio of materials for teaching writing. Whether currently teaching dual enrollment or considering it in the future, this certificate will enhance teachers’ knowledge about writing theory and best practices in writing instruction which will benefit all our students.
With a completed certificate, you will be:
Participants in the Graduate Certificate for Writing Theory and Practice for In-Service Teachers will learn the theory and practice of college composition instruction. This 18-credit graduate certificate prepares middle and high school teachers for teaching college composition through dual enrollment by combining coursework in theory and practice from the field of Writing Studies. This program is designed for all forms of dual enrollment instruction, including AP courses, College Now, Willamette Promise, etc. At the same time, teachers will work on developing and/or refining their own voices as writers and assemble a capstone portfolio of materials for teaching writing. Whether currently teaching dual enrollment or considering it in the future, this certificate will enhance teachers’ knowledge about writing theory and best practices in writing instruction which will benefit all our students.
You may apply to the program any term to start the program during summer term.
After meeting university requirements, applicants must meet in person with your advisor to sign the Writing Theory & Practice for In-Service Teachers Certificate.
Courses in this certificate will enhance the theory and practice of writing instruction at all levels, particularly at the college level. Coursework will address the challenges facing dual enrollment instructors at the middle and high school levels and prepare teachers to deliver rigorous and engaging college-level material.
Once admitted to your Graduate Writing Certificate program, you will work with an advisor to plan the courses you will take and how you will complete the academic requirements of the program. By filing this Program Plan (PDF form), you have a road map for completing your certificate and clarity on what to expect.
*Students completing an endorsement, certificate, or specialization only are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Director of First-Year Writing, Associate Professor, English Studies Department
503-838-9360 | grazianol@wou.edu | MA 311
NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, Writing, English Studies Department
503-838-9438 | koshnickd@wou.edu | BELL 321
Director of Writing Center; Professor, English Studies Department
503-838-8234 | schmidtk@wou.edu | APSC 301
Department Chair, Associate Professor, Writing, English Studies Department
503-838-8325 | soderlundl@wou.edu | BELL 309
Professor, English Studies Department
503-838-9123 | troyerr@wou.edu | BELL 301
With a completed certificate, you will be:
Participants in the Graduate Certificate for Writing Theory and Practice for In-Service Teachers will learn the theory and practice of college composition instruction. This 18-credit graduate certificate prepares middle and high school teachers for teaching college composition through dual enrollment by combining coursework in theory and practice from the field of Writing Studies. This program is designed for all forms of dual enrollment instruction, including AP courses, College Now, Willamette Promise, etc. At the same time, teachers will work on developing and/or refining their own voices as writers and assemble a capstone portfolio of materials for teaching writing. Whether currently teaching dual enrollment or considering it in the future, this certificate will enhance teachers’ knowledge about writing theory and best practices in writing instruction which will benefit all our students.
You may apply to the program any term to start the program during summer term.
After meeting university requirements, applicants must meet in person with your advisor to sign the Writing Theory & Practice for In-Service Teachers Certificate.
Courses in this certificate will enhance theory and practice of writing instruction at all levels, but particularly at the college level. Coursework will address the challenges facing dual enrollment instructors at the middle and high school level and prepare teachers to deliver rigorous and engaging college level material.
Once admitted to your Graduate Writing Certificate program , you will work with an advisor to plan the courses you will take and how you will complete the academic requirements of the program. By filing this Program Plan (PDF form), you have a road map for completing your certificate and clarity on what to expect.
*Students completing an endorsement, certificate, or specialization only are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Director of First-Year Writing, Associate Professor, English Studies Department
503-838-9360 | grazianol@wou.edu | MA 311
NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, Writing, English Studies Department
503-838-9438 | koshnickd@wou.edu | BELL 321
Director of Writing Center; Professor, English Studies Department
503-838-8234 | schmidtk@wou.edu | APSC 301
Department Chair, Associate Professor, Writing, English Studies Department
503-838-8325 | soderlundl@wou.edu | BELL 309
Professor, English Studies Department
503-838-9123 | troyerr@wou.edu | BELL 301
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