About the course

A professional writing specialization offers English majors opportunities to develop applicable skills and capabilities for a wide variety of fields and contexts. Students with training in writing, editing and communication skills are well prepared for job opportunities in a variety of professions.

　　Earning a professional writing certificate at USD provides you with the ability to write clearly and effectively in a range of professional fields. You also gain an understanding of researching, writing and communicating data in a variety of media and contexts.

　　Become a concise and effective writer and communicator in professional settings by majoring in English with a professional writing specialization or earning a professional writing certificate. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2024	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2025	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2025	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2026	Vermillion

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Dakota

USD accepts unofficial and unofficial partial transcripts for contingent admissions. Full admission is granted when all official documents are received. The deadline to receive official transcripts is 30 days before the start of classes.

　　High School Diploma from a U.S. high school: international students who graduated from a U.S. high school may be eligible to have the English proficiency requirement waived if they have a 2.6 or higher GPA (grade point average) and an official ACT or an SAT test score.

　　Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.

　　TOEFL (IBT): 71 or higher

　　TOEFL Essentials: 8 or higher

　　IELTS Academic: 6.0 or higher

　　Duolingo English Test: 100 or higher

　　ACT or SAT: ACT English 18+ OR SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 500+

　　ELS Language Center: Successful completion of the ELS English for Academic Purposes level 112

　　Successful completion of IB certificate/diploma

　　Successful completion of British Curriculum GCSE

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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