CERTIFICATE IN WRITING

Open to all students in the University, the Certificate Program in Writing aims to develop the general writing ability of students. All program courses may be credited toward other undergraduate programs. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general University entrance requirements.

Admission Requirements

A grade of 65% in Writing 101F/G (Writing 121F/G for MIT students) is required for entrance to the program.

Program Requirements

To qualify for the Certificate in Writing, students must achieve an overall average of 70% in 3.5 courses:

3.0 Writing courses numbered 200 and above (note: Students may substitute a maximum of 1.0 course from the following list: Anthropology 243F/G, 249F/G, 303F/G; English 211, 304F/G; French 295; Linguistics 288a/b; MIT 202F/G, MIT 267F/G)
0.5 course: Writing 299F/G
In certain cases, courses outside Writing may be used toward the Certificate in Writing. Students should contact the Program Director for information.

Academic Calendar 2007(New Academic Choices)

CERTIFICATE IN WRITING

Academic Calendar 2007
(New Academic Choices)