Writing and Rhetoric (Certificate)
Department: English and Philosophy
Program Contact: Kellyanne Ure
Phone: (435) 283-7570
Email: kellyanne.ure@snow.edu
Department Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/humanities/english/
Program Description
The ability to write well is consistently among the skills that employers cite as being desirable in employees. The writing certificate offers students two things: 1) the chance to improve their writing skills with a program that extends beyond the general education E1 and E2 requirements, and 2) a certification of those skills for resumes, online employment profiles, and similar contexts. By completing the writing certificate, students will refine their writing abilities in a variety of professional and academic settings. At the end of the program, students will have a portfolio showcasing their ability to write in these settings that they can use when applying for jobs, internships, or further academic work.
Program Outcomes
A student who completes the Writing and Rhetoric certificate will be able to do the following.
- Students will assess rhetoric in authentic genres from a variety of contexts.
- Students will write clearly, professionally, and in ways appropriate to a range of rhetorical situations.
- Students will reflect on and gain insights from their own writing processes, strategies, and products.