Students hone their writing skills in workshop-based classes offered by the Magid Center and other departments across campus

The Certificate in Writing

Enhance your academic, creative, and professional communication skills by focusing on the written word.

Writing matters. Improve your skills today, on-campus or online.

Explore and develop your writing skills across a wide range of genres and for varied purposes through the University of Iowa's certificate in writing program.

With a flexible curriculum that allows you to enhance your knowledge of academic, creative, and professional communication strategies, the certificate in writing is open to any student admitted to the University of Iowa who is not enrolled in a UI graduate or professional degree program. Writing matters, we can help: declare or apply today!

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The Certificate in Writing

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“The Writing Certificate far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this program to students of all majors. Being an effective written communciator is a great asset to have for any career.”