Graduate Certificate in Writing

Advance Your Writing with Wesleyan’s Graduate Certificate

Flexible evening courses designed for working adults.

Do you want to sharpen your creative voice, complete a manuscript, or strengthen your academic writing? Wesleyan’s Graduate Certificate in Writing gives you a structured, supportive path to refine your craft. In just six courses, you’ll work closely with faculty mentors, build a professional-quality portfolio, and join a community of writers committed to growth.

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Program Highlights

• Flexible schedule: Evening courses offered in spring, summer, and fall.
• Personalized plan of study: Tailor your courses to your interests in fiction, nonfiction, creative, or academic writing.
• Capstone requirement: Showcase your skills through a substantial graduate-level essay or creative work.
• Stackable credential: Can be pursued on its own or alongside Wesleyan’s MALS or MPhil degree.
• Work at your own pace: Complete the program in as little as one year, or take up to six years.

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Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to be eligible for the certificate.

Distribution Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Writing

As you progress through the certificate, you’ll build skills across genres and complete a substantial capstone that showcases your growth as a writer.

• 3 writing courses
• 1 foundational writing course in humanities (or an additional writing course)
• 1 foundational writing course in science or the social sciences (or an additional
• Capstone requirement:
  • Academic essay (research-focused) or
  • Creative work (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, etc.)
  • Minimum of 30 pages of writing

Faculty support

Throughout your program, you’ll be guided by:

• The GLS associate director for academic advising.
• A faculty mentor for your capstone essay or creative project.

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Ready to move forward with your writing? Fill out this brief form and get personalized guidance on how Wesleyan’s Graduate Certificate in Writing can help you achieve your goals.