Writing - Technical Writing - Certificate of Achievement

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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 writing including technical writing, business writing, and creative writing. In addition, you will have hands-on opportunities to learn technologies that support writing's endeavor to communicate.

Fall First Year:

ELE — Approved Elective Course Credits: 2/3
Approved Elective Courses include: ART 107 , ART 224 , ART 241 , EMB 161 , COM 114W , COM 202W , COM 246W , CST 147 , CST 210
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
OAT 151 AND OAT 152 can be taken in place of ENG 111 AND ENG 113 , respectively

Total Semester Credits: 5/6

Winter First Year:

ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
OAT 151 AND OAT 152 can be taken in place of ENG 111 AND ENG 113 , respectively
ENG 214 - Introduction to Professional Writing Credits: 3
ENG 216W can be taken in place of ENG 214

Total Semester Credits: 6

Fall Second Year:

ENG 211 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENG 253 can be taken in place of ENG 211
ENG 213 - Advanced Technical Communication Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 6

Total Credits: 17/18

Notations

A “B” (3.0) minimum grade is required in all courses for the certificate.
See the Arts and Letters Division for most current list of elective course options.