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Teaching of Writing Certificate

The Certificate in the Teaching of Writing offers professional development for a wide range of educators. With only two required courses and a wide range of electives, CTW students can complete coursework best suited for their teaching needs. The program, which can be completed completely online, is ideal for ELA teachers seeking to qualify for dual credit teaching and certified teachers in other fields preparing for an ELA endorsement, among others. Fully online.

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Degree Level
Certificate
Delivery
Fully Online
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Language, Postsecondary, Editors, Writers
Teaching of Writing Certificate students at EIU

Why Study Teaching of Writing Certificate at EIU?

  • Earn 18 credit hours English focusing on the teaching of writing: Perfect for multiple continuing education needs for educators at any level
  • One third of the program is completed through a 6-credit summer course affiliated with the National Writing Project
  • Certificate can be completed on its own or as part of the EIU MA in English
  • The program gives teachers the opportunity to connect with colleagues in the Eastern Illinois Writing Project and the National Writing Project
  • Complete the program online at your own pace
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"I chose to attend Eastern IL University because I wanted a program that would help me grow as both a teacher and a researcher. As a high school English teacher, I ask my students to think critically and write with purpose, and I knew I needed to continue developing those same skills myself. ... Through the program, I have designed surveys, conducted interviews, and analyzed data, which has directly shaped my teaching."
Amanda Bauer
Class of 2027, English major
Amanda Bauer, English at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Students are welcome to join all programming offered by the Eastern Illinois Writing Project
  • Each year, the Little Bluestem literary festival brings guest writers to campus to offer master classes (for free) to aspiring writers
  • Our annual conference and other events offer graduate students the opportunity to present their writing to a live audience
Hands-On Experience, Teaching of Writing Certificate students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing is available to those already certified as middle school or high school teachers--in any discipline, not just English Language Arts. The program can be completed fully online. For many school districts, the CTW may meet the requirements for dual credit teachers of college composition.

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$78,270
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • English Language & Literature…
  • Editors
  • Technical Writers
  • Writers & Authors
  • Poets, Lyricists & Creative Writers
  • Proofreaders & Copy Markers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Artistic

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$8,262 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 8% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $8,262 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.

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8% of lifetime limit

$8,262 total, just 8% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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Dr. Marjorie Worthington
Professor of English
mgworthington@eiu.edu
3321 Coleman Hall
217-581-2428
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Angela Vietto
Professor of English and Chair, Department of English
arvietto@eiu.edu
3341
217-581-2428
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Billy Panther
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217-581-2223
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