WAC Certificate

Writing Across the Curriculum
(WAC)

CSUF values writing and the ways writing can enhance learning in any class. To support faculty and staff interested in teaching with writing, the Writing across the Curriculum (WAC) Program is offering a WAC Certificate through the FDC. This certificate program will familiarize candidates withWAC theory and practice and enable them to incorporate meaningful writing assignments into their courses.

WAC Certificate recipients will receive a letter of commendation from the AVP of Academic Programs for their FAR files, an electronic certificate (“badge”) for their webpage, and eligibility to apply for a grant of up to $1000 for travel to a WAC- or writing-related scholarly conference. Those accepted to the certificate program will also receive a copy of John C. Bean’s Engaging Ideas, a book rich with ideas
for teaching with writing and critical thinking.

Candidates will have two academic years to complete certificate requirements. Portfolios and travel grant applications will be evaluated by the WAC Advisory Committee.

Certificate Requirements:

1. WAC Workshops (one of the following):
   • “Proposing or Revising Your  Upper-Division Writing Course” and any two  additional WAC workshops
   • “Using Writing to Learn in Any Class", “Designing Effective Writing Prompts for Any Class", “Providing  Formative Feedback for Student Writers” and any two additional  WAC workshops
2. A Portfolio containing all of the following:
   • 2-3 writing-to-learn activities relevant to the candidate’s discipline
   • 1 prompt for a formal writing assignment  relevant to the candidate’s discipline
   • A 500-750 word reflection that:
     1. describes  the course and learning  outcome(s) to which the candidate’s activities and prompt apply  (150 words or  fewer),
     2. explains how and to what end these activities and prompt would  be used in the described course, and
     3. reflects upon how the WAC  workshops will inform the candidate’s future teaching.

Email Leslie Bruce at [email protected] for futher information on the WAC program.

Faculty Teaching and Learning Certificate

This certificate is specifically designed for faculty who would like to dig deeper into best practices regarding teaching and learning in higher education. The certificate consists of 5 modules which will be offered on Friday’s over the course of a  semester. Participation limited to 40 faculty members each semester. 

For further information, please email the FDC at   [email protected].

Graduate Student Teaching Learning Certificate

The Graduate Student Teaching certificate. The FDC offers a certificate specifically designed for graduate students who are interested in learning more about teaching in higher education. The certificate consists of 5 modules, completed over the course of a semester. Space is limited to 40 graduate students each semester. 

For further information regarding this program, please email the FDC at  [email protected].