Professional Writing Certificate

Students seeking this certificate will gain practical skills to write successfully and effectively at a professional level across industries, in both print and digital formats. The certificate is open to degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students*.

Requirements

Complete the following courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (for these courses):

JOUR 244Technical Writing

3

JOUR 247Copy Editing

3

JOUR 257Introduction to Photojournalism

2

JOUR 341Feature Writing

4

JOUR 349Social Media Strategies

3

Select 2 of the following courses:
ENGL 384English Grammar

4

FLTV 202Screen Writing

3

JOUR 345Specialized Writing

3

JOUR 346Reporting Methods

3

PREL 337Advertising Copywriting

3

PREL 350Writing for Public Relations

3

Total Credit Hours: 21

*Non-degree-seeking students enrolled in the certificate program must meet the admission requirements of Walla Walla University and should refer to the Financial Bulletin for reduced tuition information.