Feb 19, 2026  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Professional Writing Certificate


The professional writing certificate provides students with essential communication skills that are in demand in business, industry, and government settings.  Coursework includes the study of technical writing, communication, editing, and digital media arts.

The program prepares students for careers or advancement in careers as an administrative professional, grant proposal writer, technical writer, technical editor, or any other type of professional writing in careers such as project management, program management, non-profit research, government, and corporate communications. 

Note:  Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses and capstone coursework to obtain a Professional Writing Certificate. 

Elective Courses: 6 Credits


TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 24 Credits


Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students:


Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contract an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1


Spring 1