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General Writing

Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

General Writing

Students can choose from a range of writing courses to earn the General Writing Certificate of Achievement. Having the certificate on your résumé shows potential employers that you have an advanced competency with writing, and that you can adapt to various writing challenges. If you have a passion for writing, this certificate allows you to explore that passion and be recognized for the work involved.

Earning Potential

Interested in a career in writing? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.

Read transcripts or proof type setups to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors.

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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.

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of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.

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Write advertising copy for use by publications or broadcast media to promote the sale of goods and services.

median annual salary
annual job openings

are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.

This number is expected to over the next four years.

of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.

Visit Career Coach for more details.

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Operate data entry devices, such as a keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

median annual salary
annual job openings

are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.

This number is expected to over the next four years.

of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.

Visit Career Coach for more details.

Map of Michigan with Delta College's region highlighted.

About Delta's Program

  • Dedicated and expert faculty
  • Range of options to completion
  • Can be earned while pursuing another degree
  • Can be earned prior to earning another degree
  • Highlights a skill that employers want
  • Allows students to pursue their passion

Why you should choose Delta

Delta English faculty are dedicated and passionate teachers. Additionally, Delta English faculty are practicing writers in their respective fields, so they truly know what they are teaching.

Convenience

Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers, so you can take classes even closer to home.  

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Free tutoring

At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis, but we do have some online tutoring options.

Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TUTORING

Honors Program

The specially-designed courses emphasize creative and critical thinking, providing a unique learning experience. You have more exploration of the subject area, with increased faculty and student interaction. Make the most of your Delta experience. Join Honors!

LEARN MORE ABOUT HONORS

 Study abroad
Want to travel and see the world? You can do that at Delta. And get college credit while you do. Every year Delta offers study abroad opportunities.

Why study abroad?

  • Experience a new culture
  • Improve your foreign language skills
  • Make lifelong friends
  • Find new interests
  • Looks good on job applications
  • Personal growth

MORE ABOUT STUDY ABROAD

Facts & Figures

Student to professor ratio
With a student to professor ratio of 16 to 1, our students get personal attention.
Michigan
80% of grads from the last five years live in the tri-counties. 97% live in Michigan.