The topics covered are primarily targeted to graduate students. College of Humanities program modifications James Bracy and Pat Murray summarized new curriculum requests from the College of Humanities. Certificate in the Teaching of Writing from the Department of English was approved. This certificate would require 15 units including ENGL 651 Rhetorical Theory and Composition and ENGL 661 Methods of Inquiry in Composition. Discussion focused on why this was put forth as an Advanced Development Certificate rather than a University Certificate.
Intent is to attract teachers, primarily secondary teachers and currently enrolled students.
A screening process will be used to admit students. Targeted enrollment is 20-25 students in first semester offered. Six units will be allowed from another discipline. Certificate may be issued by ExL and the College of Humanities. English program modifications ENGL 665 Reading-Writing Connections.