Boulder,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Writing in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The interdisciplinary writing certificate enables CU Boulder undergraduates to develop and showcase proficiency in writing studies across various disciplines. This program extends far beyond standard writing requirements, enhancing students' majors while equipping them for professional careers and fostering lifelong writing skills for civic participation. The credential highlights the value of strong writing abilities and provides tangible evidence of communication expertise sought by graduate programs and employers.
Administered by the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR), this certificate features a cross-disciplinary approach with contributions from English, linguistics, communication, journalism, media studies, and education departments. Students complete a practical component and assemble a professional e-portfolio to showcase their work for future academic or career opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
For review and decision purposes only, we will accept academic records unofficially from you. If you receive an admission decision and choose to attend CU Boulder, you will be expected to provide your final official transcripts. If you are admitted while still attending classes, your final academic records will be required upon completion of the course work or program. Academic records written in languages other than English must be accompanied by a literal certified English translation. If school policy provides that all transcripts are issued in English, a native language transcript is not required.
For your secondary school attendance (grade 9 through grades 11, 12 or 13): submit all official academic records, transcripts, marksheets, or grade reports, and any certificates (including I/GCSE, AS, A level, Indian exam certificates), degrees, diplomas, or statements of graduation or completion. If you are currently attending secondary school, send all available records at this time, including a list of your courses in progress.
TOEFL: 75
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 120
Total scores must include a TOEFL writing subscore of 19 or higher or an IELTS writing subscore of 5.5 or higher. Scores may not be combined.
For your secondary school attendance (grade 9 through grades 11, 12 or 13): submit all official academic records, transcripts, marksheets, or grade reports, and any certificates (including I/GCSE, AS, A level, Indian exam certificates), degrees, diplomas, or statements of graduation or completion. If you are currently attending secondary school, send all available records at this time, including a list of your courses in progress.
TOEFL: 75
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 120
Total scores must include a TOEFL writing subscore of 19 or higher or an IELTS writing subscore of 5.5 or higher. Scores may not be combined.
Tuition
USD
21,993