Professional Writing Certificate, 12 hours
CIP: 231301
The 12-hour Professional Writing Certificate prepares students for the writing they will do in their careers. It offers focused study and practice in the clear and effective written communication that employers demand. It helps students develop essential skills in critical thinking, in audience and subject analysis, and in clear and persuasive presentation of information. It engages students in modes, genres, and approaches of workplace writing. This certificate is a complement to any program, and will benefit students who plan to enter fields where employers will expect them to communicate effectively through writing, including business, public relations, computer sciences, and health sciences.
Certificate must be completed with a Bachelor's degree; it is not a stand-alone program.
Requirements
Core Requirements (9 hours)
Approved elective from the following (3 hours):