Overview

The Technical Writing and Professional Communication certificate is available to any student with an undergraduate degree. A current undergraduate may take courses toward the graduate certificate if they enroll and pay for graduate credit. Classes for the certificate do not count toward their undergraduate degree. In some cases, courses may count toward a graduate degree. Interested students should meet with the programme contact for advising and planning a course of study before taking any courses.

Learning outcomes

The Technical Writing and Professional Communication programme from Kansas State University requires four courses (12 credit hours): one in writing and three electives.

At least one course must be from outside the student’s home discipline. Because of the wide variety of electives available, students can craft much of the certificate to meet their own career and educational goals. As with graduate degrees, participants are required to map out a coherent Programme of Study with the certificate coordinator. The structure of the certificate is flexible enough so that most students, with advance planning, can pursue it without impeding regular degree progress.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crisis Communication

Environmental Communication

Seminar in Persuasion

Classical Rhetorical Theory

Rhetorical Criticism

The Rhetoric of Social Movements

Topics in Adult Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

U.S. citizens and permanent residents: January 15 is the priority deadline for applying for a graduate teaching assistantship

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of objectives. A 2-3 page account of your academic aims and interests.
Writing sample of 8-15 pages of analytical or persuasive prose. (If you would like to enter the Creative Writing track, you should submit a writing sample of either 10-30 pages of prose or 6-10 poems, in addition to your analytical writing sample.)
Copy of official transcript from each college or university you have attended. These transcripts may be submitted electronically or sent directly to the Director of Graduate Studies at the address above.
Three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to speak informatively about your academic performance and potential for advanced study in English.
GRE scores. Neither the General test nor the Subject test is required.
Application fee ($65 for US citizens and permanent residents, $75 for international applicants).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21042 USD / year

≈ 21042 USD / year
Out-of-State

21042 USD / year

≈ 21042 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10534 USD / year

≈ 10534 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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