Program Overview

Certificate Professional Writing

The Professional Writing Certificate is an interdisciplinary program in writing and editing for business, science, and the arts. Housed within the Department of English, the Professional Writing Certificate provides students with knowledge and skills much in demand by employers in government, business, social service, and community organizations.

Program Overview

This program is offered in English only. Students can take courses in Technical Writing and Editing, Policy Writing, Advanced Grammar, and Organizational Communication, among others. A 15-unit "microprogram" is also available in Professional Editing.

Program Requirements

The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the possible combinations available within the Faculty of Arts.

• Compulsory Courses:
  • ENG 1320: English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors (3 Units)
• Optional Courses:
  • 9 course units from:
    • CMN 2130: Interpersonal Communication
    • CMN 2148: Organizational Communication
    • ENG 2370: Writing for Digital Media I: Fundamentals of Digital Literacy
    • ENG 2380: Introduction to Technical Writing
    • ENG 2381: Writing about the Arts
    • ENG 2382: Techniques of Composition
    • JOU 3100: Digital Journalism I
    • PHI 2170: Logic I
  • 15 course units from:
    • CMN 3130: Communication Planning
    • ENG 3170: Writing for Digital Media II
    • ENG 3171: Communication in the Information Age
    • ENG 3180: Editing Documents for Business, Science, and Technology
    • ENG 3181: Editing in Arts and Humanities Publishing
    • ENG 3182: Policy Writing and Writing for Government
    • ENG 3183: Stylistics
    • ENG 4396: Professional Re-Writing
    • JOU 4100: Digital Journalism II
  • 3 course units in English (ENG) or in Communication (CMN) at the 2000 or 3000 level (3 Units)
• Total: 30 Units

Notes

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the calendars for the previous requirements.