Writing & Journalism

Develop creative writing skills in multiple genres of interest including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more. This customizable program culminates in a capstone project in which students make significant progress on a polished collection of work. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.

Get hands-on training for a career in editing, communication, or book and document production. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.

Complete up to three feature film scripts with the guidance of industry professionals. The UCLA Extension Feature Film Writing Certificate program can be completed online or in the classroom.

Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.

Develop the essential skills literary agents need to identify talent, develop manuscripts, and sell their clients’ work to editors in this groundbreaking professional training program. This certificate program can be completed online or in the classroom. 

Designed primarily for international students who want to study in the US, the Screenwriting: Film and TV Comprehensive Certificate helps you complete feature film and TV scripts and learn about production.

Write up to three spec scripts in either one-hour or half-hour TV formats. This program can be completed online or in the classroom.