本科 Certificate in 专业 Writing

Become an experienced communicator fit for numerous professional roles and industries with the 本科 Certificate in 专业 Writing in PG电子试玩平台’s College of Liberal 艺术. Hone the skills needed to produce research-driven content tailored to diverse audiences and clients. 

Precise and adaptive writing remains an invaluable asset in the modern job market, with roles for technical writers showing steady growth through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers across several growing fields continue to require versatile writers adept at conveying complex information.

Coursework in this 15-credit certificate program can be selected according to your individual interests and career goals. Develop competencies around science and medical writing, or focus on creating content best suited to business and industry. 

A 职业实习 course provides on-the-job training, preparing students for a seamless transition into the post-graduate workforce.

类 & 课程

Students have four years to satisfy their requirements for the Certificate in 专业 Writing program, which is awarded at the completion of your bachelor’s program. It cannot be awarded as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of your bachelor’s degree. 

The 15-credit program curriculum comprises two 2000-level courses, two 3000-level courses and one elective course.

You can choose from courses that include the following.

  • Beyond the Field: Sports and Storytelling
  • 识字与社会
  • 医学写作
  • 非虚构写作
  • 科学写作
  • 技术写作
  • 为艺术写作
  • Writing the 研究 Essay

Students who are majoring in English (or the English Major with the Creative Writing track) may double-count no more than two courses between these programs.

Learn more about Certificate in 专业 Writing program requirements.

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职业生涯

The skills gained from a liberal arts degree are highly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving world. 应用 the experience and knowledge acquired in the 专业 Writing Certificate (本科) program to your professional pursuits across many organizations and industries, 包括学者, cultural institutions, government agencies or the social sciences. The versatility of this program’s curriculum helps you graduate with valuable skill sets sought by many employers. 

Students in the Certificate in 专业 Writing program are prepared to enter the global workforce in the following professional areas.

  • 通信
  • 内容开发
  • 编辑
  • For-profit organizations
  • 政府
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • 出版

学费 & 费用

The tuition for this Certificate Program is based on school or college of your major, program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, 和更多的. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

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