Professional Writing

Certificate in Applied Science

15 Credit Hours

This certificate teaches students fundamental writing skills for use in a variety of disciplines, including creative writing, journalism, technical writing and writing for media.

Major Requirements

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

ENG 260	Advanced Technical Communications	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course develops skills in research techniques and increases proficiency in written and oral technical communications by focusing on all phases of the preparation of a formal, fully documented technical project. Since it requires the ability to do independent problem solving in the student’s major area of study, the course is designed for students who are near the end of their programs.Learn More Prerequisites ENG 101 with a minimum grade of C

ENG 263	Writing for Social Media	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course emphasizes the rhetorical strategies needed to employ social media for professional purposes.Learn More Prerequisites ENG 101

JOU 101	Journalism	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of basic rhetorical and ethical principles of journalistic writing for news media, including newspapers, journals, radio and television.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C, appropriate placement or writing sample
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ENG 238	Creative Writing	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course presents techniques of creative writing in various genres. The student learns to analyze and apply the techniques, styles and forms of prose fiction, poetry or drama through extensive writing and reading.Learn More Prerequisites ENG 101

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Electives

Choose one of the following.

ENG 242	Advanced Creative Writing	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides advanced instruction in creative writing in a specific genre.Learn More Prerequisites ENG 238

ENG 265	Advanced Professional Communications	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course emphasizes purpose and audience analysis in determining the appropriate rhetorical mode, language usage, and format in professional communications.Learn More Prerequisites ENG 101

SPC 225	Introduction to Communication Theory	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This is a survey course of various communication theories, which considers the principles, contexts and developments of human communication. Topics include discussion of interpersonal, relational, organizational, symbolic, rhetorical, media, gender and intercultural communication theories.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.