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  Certificate Professional Writing

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      The Professional Writing Certificate is an interdisciplinary program in writing and editing for business, science and the arts. Housed within the Department of English, the Professional Writing Certificate provides students with knowledge and skills much in demand by employers in government, business, social service, and community organizations. Take courses in Technical Writing and Editing, Policy Writing, Advanced Grammar, and Organizational Communication, among others. A 15-unit "microprogram" is also available in Professional Editing.

      This program is offered in English only.

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      The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the possible combinations available within the Faculty Arts.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                                 Title                                                          Units  
        Compulsory Courses                                                                                                                                
        ENG 1320                                                                             English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors           3 Units
        Optional Courses                                                                                                                                  
        9 course units from:                                                                 9 Units                                                      
          CMN 2130                                                                           Interpersonal Communication                                           
          CMN 2148                                                                           Organizational Communication                                          
          ENG 2370                                                                           Writing for Digital Media I: Fundamentals of Digital Literacy         
          ENG 2380                                                                           Introduction to Technical Writing                                     
          ENG 2381                                                                           Writing about the Arts                                                
          ENG 2382                                                                           Techniques of Composition                                             
          JOU 3100                                                                           Digital Journalism I                                                  
          PHI 2170                                                                           Logic I                                                               
        15 course units from:                                                                15 Units                                                     
          CMN 3130                                                                           Communication Planning                                                
          ENG 3170                                                                           Writing for Digital Media II                                          
          ENG 3171                                                                           Communication in the Information Age                                  
          ENG 3180                                                                           Editing Documents for Business, Science, and Technology               
          ENG 3181                                                                           Editing in Arts and Humanities Publishing                             
          ENG 3182                                                                           Policy Writing and Writing for Government                             
          ENG 3183                                                                           Stylistics                                                            
          ENG 4396                                                                           Professional Re-Writing                                               
          JOU 4100                                                                           Digital Journalism II                                                 
        3 course units in English (ENG) or in Communication (CMN) at the 2000 or 3000 level  3 Units                                                      
        Total:                                                                               30 Units                                                     
        
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