ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must have:
- Two years of college
- Two years of experience in any professional setting where your responsibilities required writing, reading, and the ability to communicate and engage with others using American English
- Solid grammar skills, as demonstrated by your application letter
ALSO RECOMMENDED
- Be an attentive reader with strong reading comprehension skills
- Desire to work as an editor in a professional capacity
- Willingness to engage with course content and contribute to class discussions
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about 9 to 11 hours each week on coursework.
For the self-paced format, at this weekly rate you can expect to complete each course in about 10 weeks.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have advanced English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
Classroom students will need:
- Laptop to bring to class that has a recent operating system such as Windows 8 or later or Mac OSX 10.10 or later; Office-based MS Word software (2016 or later); and a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
Online students will need:
- Access to a computer that has a recent operating system such as Windows 8 or later or Mac OSX 10.10 or later; Office-based MS Word software (2016 or later); and a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset with microphone
All students are encouraged to have access to a printer and scanner or smartphone with a PDF-conversion app.
EARNING THE CERTIFICATE
You earn the certificate by adhering to your program's attendance policy and successfully completing all course requirements. To continue in the program, participants must pass a grammar test during the first quarter. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.