Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing

The Certificate in Professional Writing program offers professionals in Central Florida the opportunity to improve and develop new communication skills vital to advancing in the workplace. Since the program is designed for busy professionals, all courses are offered via the Web, and the program can be completed in as few as three consecutive semesters.

Students from fields as varied as technical writing, business, public policy, education, and law can move through this flexible five-course sequence of graduate study. The curriculum is designed for immediate use in the workplace. Each course blends theory and practice, providing students with opportunities to apply writing, editing, and design strategies with cutting-edge technologies in a variety of community settings. Courses often include challenging real-world projects for local businesses and organizations.

More Information

• Admissions and Program Requirements
• Courses
• Apply Online

For additional information or to set up an advising appointment, contact Kathleen Bell, Director of the Graduate Certificate. For more information about UCF graduate policies, consult the UCF Graduate Catalog.

Faculty

• Amy Barnickel (Ph.D., University of Central Florida)
• Kathleen Bell (Ph.D., Arizona State University)
• Melody Bowdon (Ph.D., University of Arizona)
• R. Mark Hall (Ph.D., University of Louisville)
• Stacey Pigg (Ph.D., Michigan State University)
• Gabriela Raquel Rios
• Angela Rounsaville (Ph.D., University of Washington)
• Blake Scott (Ph.D., Penn State University)
• Douglas Walls (Ph.D., Michigan State University)
• Elizabeth Wardle (Ph.D., Iowa State University)
• Pavel Zemliansky (Ph.D., Florida State University)

Affiliated Faculty

• J.D. Applen (Ph.D., the University of Arizona)
• Thomas B Cavanagh (Ph.D., University of Central Florida)
• Paul M. Dombrowski (Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
• Beth Rapp Young (Ph.D., University of Southern California)