Professional Writing and Communication Certificate
College: College of Arts & Humanities
The professional writing certificate is designed for students looking to specialize in writing and communication for career enhancement.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Employ rhetorical strategies, genres, and conventions for writing and communicating in professional settings.
- Use document design techniques and communication technologies appropriate for professional settings.
- Produce products attentive to ethics, accessibility, and inclusion.
Requirements for the Professional Writing and Communication Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| ENGL 168 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 |
| Introduction to Digital Arts | ||
| ART 104 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| Grammar | ||
| ENGL 287 | Grammar For Teachers and Writers | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following | 6 | |
| Modern Art and Graphic Design | ||
| Public Relations Concepts and Practices | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Writing for Business and Industry | ||
| Advanced Expository Writing | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Advanced Technical Writing | ||
| Internship | ||
| ENGL 494 | Internship in Writing and Editing | 3 |
| Portfolio Workshop | ||
| ENGL 479 | Portfolio Workshop: Professional Writing | 1 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates
Course work in a certificate must be completed with a minimum 2.00 GPA. Departments or programs may require a higher GPA.
A minimum of 9 credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than 9 credits to be taken at UW-Parkside.