Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing

If you are interested in teaching writing and want to expand your knowledge and earn professional certifications at the same time, consider the graduate certificate in teaching writing at Ball State. This 15-credit certificate may be of interest for anyone who would like to immerse themselves in writing theory and join a community of fellow teachers of writing. While this certificate is open to all applicants, secondary teachers who teach dual-credit English courses especially may find this certificate useful for fulfilling the Higher Learning Commissions policy requiring 18 credits in graduate coursework in the discipline in which they teach. Teachers can earn this certificate and take an additional three-credit graduate course of their choice to meet the HLC's requirement.

Two letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose: a written statement of 750-1000 words detailing your academic and intellectual biography and your purpose in seeking a graduate certificate at Ball State University.
Transcript/credential evaluation from your highest earned degree
Earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from your undergraduate degree-granting institution
Applicants whose GPA falls below the 2.75 minimum may also be eligible for probationary admission
Proof of English proficiency: Ball State University recommends all graduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency unless eligible for a waiver.
TOEFL 79
Duolingo 110 or higher
IELTS 6.5 Band
SAT Critical Reading Section or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 500