Professional Writing (Undergraduate Certificate)
Program of Study
The proposed certificate is built on the existing Professional Writing program. Students must complete 18 credits from the courses lists below. Two focus areas of the certificate are recommended options. At the conclusion of the 18 credits, students will present a portfolio as a part of ENGL 5000U. Students must complete ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 or their equivalents before being admitted to the program.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The following are required: | ||
| ENGL 3158 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| ENGL 5000U | Professional Writing Portfolio | 0 |
| Technical Writing emphasis | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Technical and Scientific Writing | ||
| Journalism and Media emphasis | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| Opinion Writing | ||
| Advertising Writing | ||
| Journalism | ||
| Print and Web Design | ||
| Social Media for the Professional | ||
| Electives | 9 | |
| Select three from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Opinion Writing | ||
| Advertising Writing | ||
| Print and Web Design | ||
| Social Media for the Professional | ||
| Journalism | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Advanced Topics in Professional Writing | ||
| Rhetoric and Propaganda | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Theories of Rhetoric | ||
| English Grammar | ||
| Advanced English Grammar | ||
| Technical and Scientific Writing | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |