Curriculum Requirements for Technical Writing Certificate
Major Requirements
| Foundation Class |
Credits: |
| FCWR 304 |
Communication for Technical Professions* |
3 |
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Total: 3 Credits |
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* Although FCWR 304 is preferred, other professional writing courses are also acceptable. |
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| Intermediate Level* |
Credits: |
| DGIM 101 |
Introduction to Digital Imaging |
3 |
| WRIT 366 |
Survey of Technical and Professional Document Production |
3 |
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Total: 6 Credits |
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* Prerequisite: FCWR 304 or any Professional Writing Course |
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| Advanced Level |
Credits: |
| WRIT 351 |
Advanced Technical Writing |
3 |
| WRIT 363 |
Writing for the Web |
3 |
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Total: 6 Credits |
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| Advanced Course (choose one of the following) |
Credits: |
| LITR 240 |
The Art of Prose: Scientific and Technical Literature |
3 |
| SPCH 205 |
Professional Speaking and Advanced Oral Communication |
3 |
| WRIT 220 |
Workshop in Publication |
3 |
| WRIT 355 |
Advanced Writing and Editing Techniques |
3 |
| WRIT 360 |
Seminar in Professional Writing |
3 |
| WRIT 415 |
Internship in Technical and Professional Writing |
3 |
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Total: 3 Credits |
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Students seeking to earn a Certificate in Technical Writing are required to complete 18 credits of coursework in the technical writing/professional communications area. Students from any major can opt for the Technical Writing Certificate. It is also open to working professionals, who can take the classes on a part-time basis.
NOTE
1) A student may earn up to three credits by challenging for life experience.
2) Those entering the program without sufficient technical background must take six additional credits in a technical area. Members of the faculty will determine what constitutes an appropriate background.
Total Required Credits = 18 |