Professional and Technical Writing, Certificate (1797) - Pending CPE Approval for Fall 2025
Program Coordinator
The Graduate Certificate in Professional & Technical Writing offers current graduate students and non-degree seeking professionals an option for building their professional practices and writing portfolio, emphasizing the kinds of thinking, reading, and writing skills necessary for today's workplaces. The required introductory course, ENG 506: Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing, provides a foundation in the core theories and practices of technical and professional writing, culminating in a portfolio that showcases the student’s abilities as a professional and technical writer. Elective options will allow students to develop workplace-relevant skills and professional writing materials in areas such as editing and publishing, writing and technology, document design, and grant writing. The certificate requires 9 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 2 semesters and is completable fully online.
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Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
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Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.
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Evidence of English proficiency (international students only)
Program Requirements (9 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ENG 506 | Introduction to Professional & Technical Writing | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Two graduate professional & technical writing electives | 6 | |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Editing and Publishing | ||
| Theories of Rhetoric and Persuasive Writing | ||
| Writing and Technology | ||
| Special Topics in Professional & Technical Writing | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |