Technical Writing (Certificate)

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the certificate.
Students are encouraged to combine this certificate with a major or minor in a scientific or technical field.

This certificate program may be completed independently and does not require enrollment in or completion of any degree program to be awarded.

Complete 6 credits from the following:

COMM 1070 - Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3080 - Digital Design 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite not in certificate)
COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s) (if not completed in required courses)
ENGL 3120 - Grant and Technical Writing 3 Credit(s) (if not completed in required courses)
ENGL 3890 - Writing Tutor Practicum 1-3 Credit(s) (first time must be taken for 3 credits) 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4970 - Literary Journal Editing 1-2 Credit(s) (may be taken for 3 credits) 3 Credit(s)

Students develop and express ideas and will be able to do so in a variety of ways, namely in writing, by speaking, visually, kinesthetically, through design or aurally.
Students design, evaluate, and implement strategies to answer open-ended questions or achieve a desired goal.
Students make connections among ideas and experiences and can synthesize and transfer their learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus.