Certificate in Writing, Editing, and Publishing
The ability to present ideas and concepts articulately and in a professional style is highly valued by employers, no matter what the medium or context - print or digital; business or the academy. Courses are designed with three goals for student learning:
- to introduce the role of information processing in our culture, both in print and electronic media;
- to offer hands-on experience in the production of texts in academic and commercial contexts;
- to promote the clear and concise dissemination of ideas and information.
The certificate is comprised of 15 credit hours. English courses taken for the certificate, with the exception of the required writing course, do not count towards the English major or minor. The following courses are required for the certificate:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ENGL 234 | Introduction to Writing, Editing, and Publishing | 3 |
| ENGL 334 | Practicum in Writing, Editing, and Publishing | 3 |
| ENGL 428 | Digital Humanities | 3 |
| One of the following courses: | ||
| ENGL 226 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 308 | The Art of Writing Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL 408 | Advanced Public and Professional Writing | 3 |
| One of the following courses: | ||
| ART 272 | 3 | |
| ART 273 | Intro to Graphic Design | 3 |
| COMM 319 | Digital Imaging Across Platforms | 3 |
| COMM 345 | Social Media Strategy | 3 |