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Professional Writing Certificate
This certificate is aimed at students who have good English oral skills, but are failing to communicate effectively in their writing. These classes will help you to master the grammatical foundations of the English language. You will learn to develop and enhance your English writing proficiency for business and academic studies.
The Professional Writing Certificate will consist of 4 required courses and 1 elective.
Registration and Tuition
The tuition is $1,500 plus one time $20 registration fee, or you can register for each course individually, with a $20 registration fee per semester. Payment plans can be arranged. Please contact our office at 212.772.4292.
To register for courses please click on the Course Browser/Registration.
| Course | Day |
Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | |||
| New Media: Writing for the Web and Beyond | Saturday | 1:30 - 4:30pm | 2/18-3/17 |
| Business Writing | Wednesday | 6:00 - 8:00pm | 3/28-5/2 |
| Grammar Essentials | Tues. & Thur. | 6:00-7:50pm | 2/14-3/1 |
| How to Write Anything Well | Thursday | 7:15-8:45pm | 3/15-4/19 |
| Electives | |||
| Writing for Professionals | Wednesday | 6:15 - 8:15pm | 2/8-3/14 |
| English Grammar and Composition | Tuesday | 1:30 - 3:30pm | 2/23-4/5 |
General Description of the Certificate Program:
Grammar Essentials
Formerly offered as “A Basic Review of Grammar & Writing I and II,” this combined course is a comprehensive mix of both basic and advanced material. Through hands-on practical lessons and mini writing workshops that focus on sentence structure, learn to apply essential grammar rules to everyday writing. Confusing grammar issues will also be examined. This course is ideal for anyone who needs a “brush-up” for school, work or test preparation
How to Write Anything Well
There’s nothing mysterious or mind-boggling about writing well. All it takes are some basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, and some practice using them correctly and effectively. This course offers all that without boring you to death.
New Media: Writing for the Web and Beyond
Social networking is a booming internet industry that can be utilized for business growth and promotion by even the most technologically challenged. This course will explore the advantages of internet outlets, such as blogging and Facebook, and teach students how to use these tools for the benefit of their business no matter the individual’s level of online communication knowledge. By the end of the course, students will have prepared web-based publications, learned the fundamentals needed to create dialogue, and grown familiar enough with sites like Twitter to effectively build a community around their business.
Business Writing
In this course, students will analyze, practice, and improve their skills in written business communication, including business letters, reports, memos, summaries, email and messages. The course will also address grammar and specialized business terminology to enhance professional communication.
Electives:
Writing for Professionals
In this course, students will analyze, practice and improve their skills in written business communication, including business letters, reports, memos, summaries, email messages, and meeting minutes, while reviewing and correcting necessary English grammar.
English Grammar and Composition
In today's society it is easy to rely on electronic grammar and spelling assistance, however, these tools only help with the most basic of errors, and they often give incorrect advice. Whether you are writing a resume and cover letter, a memo to your boss, or a proposal for a project it is important that you represent yourself well on paper. This course is designed to teach you the grammar and composition skills you need to succeed in the workplace as well as in higher education.
Course Status
If enrollment for a course does not reach a required level, the course will be canceled. However, when maximum enrollment is reached, the course will be closed immediately and the names of interested registrants will be put on a wait list and notified on a “first come” basis if an opening occurs. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Grades
Students’ progress is measured through examinations, research and writing assignments, and classroom participation. A grade of A, B, or C is required in each course certification. A passing grade is 73=C.
Attendance Requirements
Students are required to attend all the classes and be on time. If absence occurs, the student is responsible for making up missed assignments. The instructor maintains and submits attendance records for each student.
Retake Policy
If a student fails a course, CE will send him or her a letter to retake the course, free of charge, within one year. This privilege can only be exercised once for the duration of the program. If a student is unable to complete or has to drop a course, please state the reason in writing and send to Continuing Education. With all retakes, the registration fee must be paid, if applicable, when registering.
Continuing Education’s certification programs are offered for no college credit. A certificate is awarded to students who successfully meet the requirements explained in the CE bulletin.
