English - Professional Writing Certificate

The English department has crafted this certificate to enable non-English majors to hone their skills in writing that focuses squarely on issues and skills in workplace writing. (English majors may also complete the certificate by taking these additional courses above and beyond their major requirements.) Students who complete the certificate will gain a foundation in professional rhetoric and editing, technical writing, and electronic literacy while further enhancing skills in rhetoric, argumentation, and online writing. Courses include writing creatively and strategically for differing audiences and purposes while nurturing critical perspectives on language and culture, equipping students with invaluable expertise to be applied in workplace writing. To obtain the Certificate, students must complete 15 credit hours (5 courses), as follows:

Required courses (9 credits):

ENG 308 (Technical Writing)
ENG 408 (Professional Editing)
Either ENG 307 (Rhetoric, Composition, and Computers) or ENG 407 (Writing for Electronic Media)

Elective courses (students pick two = 6 credits):

ENG 300 (The Rhetorical Tradition)
ENG 306 (Argumentative Writing I)
ENG 307 (Rhetoric, Composition, and Computers) if not chosen as a required course
ENG 364 (Non-fiction Prose)
ENG 406 (Argumentative Writing II)
ENG 407 (Writing for Electronic Media) if not chosen as a required course
ENG 495 (Internship)