Course fulfills the graduation requirement in writing proficiency. Students may elect to take a 306 Challenge examination instead of the course. The examination is offered once per quarter. This may count toward satisfying the upper division writing requirement. Students who have graduated from another California State University campus may have taken an upper division writing course or a writing examination prior to graduation.
Some students write professionally at their job.
Professional writing sample can be submitted for possible waiver of the upper division writing requirement. On this option contact the the MPA Director. Some students may have written an undergraduate or MA Thesis. Such a document may be submitted to the MPA graduate director for possible waiver of the Upper Division writing requirement. May be repeated once for credit.