Why ODU for Professional Writing?

Supplement your bachelor's degree with a certificate in professional writing. You'll learn technical communication, writing in digital spaces, public relations, and writing with video.

Sharpen your writing and technical communication skills while earning your undergraduate degree, and graduate with a valuable skill that is essential for today's connected workplace.

This is not an independent certificate and must be pursued alongside a bachelor’s degree from ODU.

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Total
12 Credit Hours

This certificate consists of four undergraduate English courses chosen from a selective list.

Read Course Descriptions in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Total
12 Credit Hours

This certificate consists of four undergraduate English courses chosen from a selective list.

Read Course Descriptions in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$408 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$439 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change. 

* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

Undergraduate Certificate Enrollment

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

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This is not an independent certificate and must be pursued alongside a bachelor’s degree at ODU.

To take courses for this certificate, you must have completed six credit hours of general education college composition.