Certificate of Graduate Study in Writing: Composition & Rhetoric

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The Writing, Composition & Rhetoric Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) for teachers and other writing professionals improves students’ knowledge of contemporary theories, issues, and practices in writing and writing instruction. Students develop their writing abilities by analyzing their own writing and the writing of published professionals. Courses emphasize composition theory, writing assessment, and the role of technology in writing.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 9 s.h.

Choose three (3) from the following options. Two courses (6 s.h.) must have the subject designation MAWR.

MAWR 01549 - Issues in Composition Studies Credits: 3
MAWR 01556 - Assessment of Writing Credits: 3
MAWR 01630 - Writing Difference Credits: 3
MAPR 01547 - Graduate Strategic Writing Credits: 3
MAPR 01561 - Graduate Strategic Writing II Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 9 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and Thesis Requirements

None

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Writing, Composition & Rhetoric is a Category 3 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories .

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Katie Budris
Victoria Hall, Room 405
856.256.4858
budris@rowan.edu