UIndy’s Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Editing offered through the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Indianapolis is designed for individuals who seek to improve and expand their writing, editing, and communication skills, particularly for professional development and career advancement.
All disciplines, businesses, and industries require highly skilled communicators who can adapt to and effectively write within multiple genres and contexts. This certificate paves the way for this level of expertise.
The program is designed for those who seek to improve their writing, editing, and communication skills for purposes of professional development and career advancement. It places special emphasis on helping students develop communication skills specific to social media platforms and other emerging digital media.
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing consists of nine (9) credits of required and elective courses offered in both online and face-to-face formats on campus at UIndy.
A grade of B- or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Certificate in Professional Writing and Editing, and an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for successful program completion.
The quality instruction at UIndy made for indelible in-class learning, and the texts selected by professors were always worthwhile and interesting. More than anything, though, I think my experience with the English Department was most fruitful through one-on-one academic mentorship…. All of my professors were wonderful in virtually every regard.
To apply to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Editing program, students must submit:
Unless otherwise noted, send all international applicant information to:
University of Indianapolis
Department of English
Good Hall 319
1400 E. Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Questions? Contact Leah Milne (milnel@uindy.edu).
