Program: Technical Writing Certificate - Southern Utah University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Jul 06, 2025

2017-2018 General Catalog

The Technical Writing Certificate must be completed in conjunction with a degree-bearing program (B.S. or B.A.). Students are encouraged to combine this certificate with a major or minor in a scientific or technical field.

Required Courses (12 credits)

ENGL 1120 - Introduction to Grammar 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2040 - Writing in Professional Contexts 3 Credit(s)
COMM 1130 - Writing for Communications 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from the following:

ENGL 3120 - Writing in the Sciences 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3890 - Writing Tutor Practicum 1 or 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4970 - Literary Journal Editing 1 to 2 Credit(s)
COMM 3070 - Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3080 - Advertising, Copywriting & Layout 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 18