Overview

Certificate programs differ from baccalaureate minors and degree programs in the special overall emphasis given in them to practical and applied uses of knowledge in a specific area of human enterprise. Certificates may be earned only concurrently or following award of the baccalaureate degree.

This Professional Writing Certificate is offered by the Department of English at California State University Long Beach.

Career Possibilities

Advertising
Entertainment
Journalism
Management
Law
Marketing
Mass Media (film, radio, television)
Politics
Professional Writing and Editing (creative or technical)
Public Relations
Teaching
Publishing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical Editing
Proposal Writing
Manual Writing
Writing in Science, Social Science and Technology
Applied Technical Writing
Internship Technical ‑ Professional Writing and Editing

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 586 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.
Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.
All transcripts from all institutions attended
SAT/ACT scores

Graduates of California high schools and other California residents:

2.5 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,200 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors. (Be aware this is higher than the minimum for CSU system-wide eligibility.)

Other non-California residents:

3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17430 USD per year
National

17430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17430 USD per year
In-State

7378 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7378 USD per year

Living costs for Long Beach

1400 - 2000 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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