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. 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.
This program is offered in English only.
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 Arts.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| ENG 1320 | English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors | 3 Units |
| Optional Courses | ||
| 9 course units from: | 9 Units | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Writing for Digital Media I: Fundamentals of Digital Literacy | ||
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Writing about the Arts | ||
| Techniques of Composition | ||
| Digital Journalism I | ||
| Logic I | ||
| 15 course units from: | 15 Units | |
| Communication Planning | ||
| Writing for Digital Media II | ||
| Communication in the Information Age | ||
| Editing Documents for Business, Science, and Technology | ||
| Editing in Arts and Humanities Publishing | ||
| Policy Writing and Writing for Government | ||
| Stylistics | ||
| Professional Re-Writing | ||
| Digital Journalism II | ||
| 3 course units in English (ENG) or in Communication (CMN) at the 2000 or 3000 level | 3 Units | |
| Total: | 30 Units | |