University of North Texas 
The Certificate in Proposal Writing consists of four required courses that together provide a comprehensive foundation in proposal development and professional communication. Coursework in principles of technical communication and style and technical writing builds core skills in audience analysis, clarity, and persuasive professional writing.
A dedicated course in grants and proposals focuses on researching funding opportunities, responding to solicitations, and developing competitive proposals. In addition, a course in digital content strategies for communication professionals prepares you to plan, manage, and deliver proposal content across digital and collaborative environments. Courses may be taken in any order, allowing flexibility to fit your schedule and professional goals.
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework prior to earning a bachelor’s degree, or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work.
Applicants do not need to have an undergraduate degree in professional or technical writing in order to apply for the Proposal Writing Certificate. This certificate is open to any student with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL.
No. The Proposal Writing Certificate does not require the GRE.
No. Fully online programs, such as the Proposal Writing Certificate, do not meet F-1 visa requirements.
Costs vary depending on factors such as residency status and military benefits. You can estimate your tuition using the university’s cost calculator. Select “Fully online” and “Professional and Technical Communication MA.” The costs for the certificate by hour are the same as the MA degree. Full-time students typically take 9 credit hours per semester, while part-time students take 3 or 6 credit hours.
If you are not currently a graduate student at UNT:
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Go to UNT Grad CAS (Centralized Application System) to apply to the Graduate Academic Certificate in Proposal Writing.
- Request your official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.
- International applicants must submit their TOEFL scores.
If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree at UNT and would like to add the Proposal Writing Certificate to your degree, contact the Director of Graduate Studies at TCGrad@unt.edu
All courses in the Certificate in Proposal Writing focus on the skills needed to develop competitive, persuasive proposals in professional settings.
Coursework emphasizes customer and stakeholder research, persuasive writing, content planning, and managing the proposal development process from start to submission.
Students work with tools and workflows commonly used in proposal environments, and many assignments are designed to produce professional materials that can be included in a portfolio.
All courses are taught by award-winning faculty with expertise in professional and technical communication and proposal writing. Courses are delivered asynchronously.
Each week’s lesson is released at the start of the week, allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedule, with assignments typically due one week after the lesson is posted.
Contact the director of graduate studies at TCgrad@unt.edu to schedule a virtual appointment to learn more.