The University of Central Missouri’s graduate certificate in Teaching Writing is a joint program with the Greater Kansas City Writing Project. Graduate students gain the knowledge, skills and support they need to become more effective, confident teachers of writing in all subject areas and grade levels. This graduate certificate program can help educators from a variety of backgrounds, from post-master’s candidates who want to specialize in teaching writing to practicing teachers seeking to lead literacy education in a school or experienced educators hoping to teach composition at the college level. No matter your goals, you can enrich your educational practice and advance your teaching skills in writing with UCM. The graduate certificate in Teaching Writing is a 15-month program that facilitates professional networking and active learning. Designed by the University of Central Missouri in conjunction with the Greater Kansas City Writing Project, the graduate program coursework is taught by experienced K–12 teacher consultants who help prepare you to transform classroom practices and publish professional research.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
August 2026
Main Campus (Warrensburg)
University of Central Missouri,
P. O. Box 800,
Warrensburg,
Missouri,
64093, Midwest, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
Main Campus (Warrensburg)
University of Central Missouri,
P. O. Box 800,
Warrensburg,
Missouri,
64093, Midwest, United States
The admissions process for the GCTW will be the same as those for the MA in English with the addition of the following items:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UCM ensures that it provides outstanding facilities and support so that all students can achieve their maximum potential.