The Certificate in Technical
Writing and Professional Writing is available to
students who successfully complete 20 hours in approved writing
courses.
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Prerequisites
You must complete complete the following
courses before admission is granted:
- English 101 and
102 or the equivalent
- English 330/530:
Business Writing
- Transfer
Courses: Only two transfer courses may be accepted.
Program Requirements
Once admitted, you are required to complete
5 courses (20 hours) of the following approved writing courses:
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Basics |
Skills |
Specialized Topics |
ENG 333/533:
Fundamentals of Technical Writing
4 Hours |
ENG 400/600:
Topics in Computers and Professional Writing
4 Hours |
One of the following:
ENG 405/605:
Topics in Technical and Professional Writing
ENG 404/604:
Short Topics in Technical and Professional Writing
4 Hours |
ENG 402/602:
Professional Editing
4 Hours |
Electives
4 Hours; no more than 6 hours
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Grades:
- Only grades of
A, B, or P are acceptable.
- The average GPA
in the letter-graded courses must be at least 3.25.
Did you know?
- The certificate
may be earned at the undergraduate (300-400 courses) or graduate
(500-700 courses) level.
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