This certificate cannot be taken by itself. It must be pursued alongside a bachelor’s degree from ODU.
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.
This certificate consists of four undergraduate English courses chosen from a selective list.
Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.
There are no scheduled meeting times, so you can fit your studies into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.
This certificate consists of four undergraduate English courses chosen from a selective list.
Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.
There are no scheduled meeting times, so you can fit your studies into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.
Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.
These tuition rates are effective Fall 2026 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met. Includes $281 standard tuition + $162 mandatory auxiliary tuition.
At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are.
Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.
Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.
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.
