Graduate Certificate in Teaching of Writing (CTW-AS)

Applicants must submit the following:

1. A completed graduate school application
2. A personal statement (we recommend that these statements be 1 to 2 pages in length)
3. Official transcripts from ALL prior colleges and universities (note: If you attended EMU, you do not need to request your EMU transcript)
4. An academic writing sample (preferably something related to your intended concentration in either the Teaching of Writing or Professional Communication)
5. Two letters of recommendation

International Transcripts - Post-secondary transcripts from a non-U.S. institution must be submitted directly to one of four approved evaluation services for a detailed, course by course report. See International Admission Checklist for additional information. Applicants should allow 2-6 weeks for the evaluation to be completed.

English Language & Literature, College of Arts & Sciences

Joseph Csicsila, Ph.D. | Interim Department Head | 612 Pray-Harrold | 734.487.4220 | jcsicsila@emich.edu

Matt Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. | Graduate Coordinator | 613J Pray-Harrold | 734.487.0399 | mkirkpa1@emich.edu

Steven Krause, Ph.D. | 612 Pray-Harrold | 734.487.4220 | skrause@emich.edu