The University of Western Ontario : DIPLOMA IN WRITING




Academic Calendar 2009 FACULTIES CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS DIPLOMA IN WRITING

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 2101F/G (Writing 2121F/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 2200 and above (note: Students may substitute a maximum of 1.0 course from the following list: Anthropology 2243F/G, 2249F/G, the former 303F/G; English 2262F/G, 3001; French 2800; Linguistics 2288A/B; MIT 2000F/G, MIT 3213F/G).
0.5 course: Writing 2299F/G.
In certain cases, courses outside of Writing may be used toward the Diploma in Writing. Students should contact the Program Director for information.

Academic Calendar 2009 FACULTIES CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS DIPLOMA IN WRITING