Professional and Technical Writing, Graduate Certificate

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.

Modality: This program is fully online.