Technical Writing and Communication
Post-Degree Certificate
Master the essential skills needed for a career in technical writing and communication. Technical writers communicate ideas clearly and concisely in manuals, reports, journal articles, web pages and other forms of print and electronic communication. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.
Program/Major Codes: CRDTWC/TWC
What can I do with this certificate?
Career Options: Obtain employment or further your career as a technical writer in business or industry, or begin a career as a freelance writer.
Academic Options: Continue your studies by taking additional coursework in writing and/or web development.
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Program Requirements
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Before enrolling in this program, you must fulfill the following requirements:
| Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution. | ||
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| WRT 101, WRT 102 or transfer equivalence |
Writing I [SUN# ENG 1101], Writing II [SUN# ENG 1102] |
6 |
| CIS 100 | Introduction to Computers | 0-3 |
| or CSA 101 | Computer Fundamentals | |
| or Comparable knowledge and skills in Computer Applications | ||
| Subtotal | 6-9 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| DAR 103 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 3 |
| DAR 120 | Applied Computer Graphics | 4 |
| WRT 140 | Writing and Editing Technical Communications | 3 |
| WRT 254 | Advanced Professional Communication | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
Technical Elective
Complete one course from the following list:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CSA 120 | Word Processing: Word | 3 |
| CSA 165 | Dreamweaver for Microsoft Windows I | 3 |
| CIS 121 | Web Publishing | 3 |
| DAR 256 | Web Design: Dreamweaver | 4 |
| Subtotal | 3-4 | |
| Total | 22-26 | |