Curriculum Requirements for Technical Writing Certificate Program
Major Requirements
| Foundation Class | Credits: | |
| FCWR 304 | Communication for Technical Professions* | 3 |
| Total: 3 Credits | ||
| * Although FCWR 304 is preferred, other professional writing courses are also acceptable. | ||
| Intermediate Level* | Credits: | |
| DGIM 101 | Introduction to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| WRIT 366 | Survey of Technical and Professional Document Production | 3 |
| Total: 6 Credits | ||
| * Prerequisite: FCWR 304 or any Professional Writing Course | ||
| Advanced Level | Credits: | |
| WRIT 351 | Advanced Technical Writing | 3 |
| WRIT 363 | Writing for the Web | 3 |
| Total: 6 Credits | ||
| 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 |
| Total: 3 Credits | ||
| 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 |