Program Overview

Microprogramme Professional Editing

The Professional Editing Microprogram is an interdisciplinary program in writing and editing for business, science, and the arts. Housed within the Department of English, the professional editing microprogram provides students with knowledge and skills much in demand by employers in government, business, social service, and community organizations. Take courses in Technical Writing and Editing, Policy Writing, Advanced Grammar, and Organizational Communication, among others. 15-unit microprograms are also available in Professional Writing and in Creative Writing.

This program is offered in English only.

Program Requirements

The following table presents the requirements for the microprogram. Please consult the academic regulations for the rules on combining programs in the Faculty of Arts.

The requirements for this program have been modified. Previous requirements can be found in the catalogs.

Course List

• Course Code: ENG 1320
  • Title: English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors
  • Credits: 3 credits
• Course Code: ENG 3180
  • Title: Editing Documents for Business, Science, and Technology
  • Credits: 3 credits
• Course Code: ENG 3181
  • Title: Editing in Arts and Humanities Publishing
  • Credits: 3 credits
• 6 credits of elective courses from:
  • ENG 2370: Writing for Digital Media I: Fundamentals of Digital Literacy
  • ENG 2380: Introduction to Technical Writing
  • ENG 2382: Techniques of Composition
  • ENG 3170: Writing for Digital Media II
  • ENG 3182: Policy Writing and Writing for Government
  • ENG 3183: Stylistics
  • ENG 4396: Professional Re-Writing
• Total: 15 credits