Writing - Technical and Professional Writing Certificate

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Program Code: CEA.35320

By completing this certificate, you will show future employers and educational institutions that you have a commitment to and competency with writing that goes beyond the required College Composition courses. While pursuing the certificate, you will have the opportunity to work in many different genres and forms of technical and professional writing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to pursue complementary skills in photography, communication, or electronic media.

Fall First Year:

ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 3

Winter First Year:

ELE — Electives Credits: 3
Approved Elective Writing Courses - ENG 112 , ENG 116 , ENG 214 , ENG 216W , ENG 258W , EMB 211W , JRN 102 , or JRN 230
ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 6

Fall Second Year:

ELE — Electives Credits: 3
Approved Elective Writing Courses - ENG 112 , ENG 116 , ENG 214 , ENG 216W , ENG 258W , EMB 211W , JRN 102 , or JRN 230
ENG 213 - Advanced Technical Communication Credits: 3
ENG 214 (offered in winter term) can be taken in place of ENG 213

Total Semester Credits: 6

Winter Second Year

ELE — Electives Credits: 3
Approved Elective Writing Courses - ENG 112 , ENG 116 , ENG 214 , ENG 216W , ENG 258W , EMB 211W , JRN 102 , or JRN 230
Approved Electives Outside of English - ART 107 , ART 201 , ART 224 , EM 180 , EMB 141W , EMB 151 , EMB 161 , COM 202W , COM 246W , CST 147 , CST 210 , or JRN 220
ENG 214 - Introduction to Professional Writing Credits: 3
ENG 213 (offered in fall term) can be taken in place of ENG 214

Total Semester Credits: 2

Total Credits: 17

Notations

A “B” (3.0) minimum grade is required in all courses for the certificate.
ENG 213 or ENG 214 are required for this certificate. However, both ENG 213 and ENG 214 can be taken, and in such cases, will count towards one required course and one approved elective writing course.