Writing Composition and Rhetoric Certificate of Graduate Study
In the Writing Composition and Rhetoric Certificate of Graduate Study program, students develop analyzing their own writing and the writing of published professionals. Courses emphasize composition theory, writing assessment, and the role of technology in writing.
Why choose Rowan's writing composition and rhetoric program?
The Writing, Composition and Rhetoric Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) for teachers and other writing professionals improves students' knowledge of contemporary theories, issues, and practices in writing and writing instruction.
Students develop their writing abilities by analyzing their own writing and the writing of published professionals. Courses emphasize composition theory, writing assessment, and the role of technology in writing.
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Studying writing composition and rhetoric at Rowan
What you'll learn
The Rowan University Writing: Composition and Rhetoric Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) program requires the completion of 9 semester hours (s.h.).The following courses make up the Writing, Composition and Rhetoric Certificate of Graduate Study program.
- 3 Courses / 9 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Required Courses: 9 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| MAWR 01549 | Issues in Composition Studies | 3 |
| MAWR 01556 | Assessment of Writing | 3 |
| MAWR 01555 | Writing for Electronic Communities | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Academic Catalog.
Admission requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Essay:
- Topic: Describe the kind of writing you see yourself doing in your professional life or how you might use this program to advance your teaching career. Educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant. Try to place your objectives within a context that includes your past experience. Especially given that this is a writing program, use the statement as an opportunity to demonstrate your writing skills
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree
Tuition and aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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