Teaching of Writing, OWP Certificate (Graduate)

Miami University

The OWP (Ohio Writing Project) Teaching of Writing Certificate is designed especially for teachers who are seeking additional expertise in the teaching of writing but do not wish to pursue a master’s degree. The course of study includes the OWP Teaching of Writing Summer Institute and 12 hours of electives that enable teachers to focus on their particular interests in writing and literacy. The Teaching of Writing certificate focuses on developing expertise in the theory and reflective practice of teaching writing for K-12 teachers, including those preparing to teach college credit plus English courses. The certificate requires a 6 credit hour course in the Teaching of Writing and 12 credit hours of MAT or other English department graduate electives. The Teaching of Writing certificate will provide the 18 hours in English necessary to meet the ODE general requirement for teaching CCP English. The certificate includes composition theory and elective courses in the MAT in English program.

College of Arts and Science