DIPLOMA IN WRITING

Open to all students with a university degree, the Diploma in Writing aims to develop the general writing ability of students. All program courses may be credited toward other undergraduate programs. Anyone with a university degree may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general university entrance requirements. If you do not already possess a university degree, you may apply for admission to the Certificate in Writing, which can be taken concurrently with an undergraduate degree.

Admission Requirements

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

Progression Requirements

To qualify for the Diploma 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 Diploma in Writing. Students should contact the Program Director for information.

Academic Calendar 2007(New Academic Choices)

DIPLOMA IN WRITING

Academic Calendar 2007
(New Academic Choices)