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What is Certificate Program

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Handbook of Research on Writing and Composing in the Age of MOOCs
Usually 12-18 hours of coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level. Certificate programs enable students to gain knowledge and expertise in an area without completing an entire degree plan.
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Connecting Writing Studies with Online Programs: UTEP's Graduate Technical and Professional Writing Certificate Program
Teresa Quezada (University of Texas at El Paso, USA), Beth Brunk-Chavez (The University of Texas at El Paso, USA), and Evelyn Posey (University of Texas at El Paso, USA)
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 14
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1718-4.ch008
Abstract
This chapter addresses how The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Technical and Professional Writing Certificate Program (TWP) was developed, navigated the transition from an independent writing certificate program to one within a suite of online offerings, evaluated and assessed the program. The authors discuss how the program's focus on the Principles and Effective Practices for Online Writing Instruction strengthens the TPW program by providing a unified approach to stakeholders; preparing faculty to deliver consistent, engaging courses that meet program goals; enhancing recruitment efforts and broadening the pool of prospective students, streamlining administrative functions, and ultimately improving the students' online writing experience.
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