Professional Writing Certificate

Students seeking this certificate will gain practical skills to write successfully and effectively at a professional level across industries, in both print and digital formats. Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Required Courses:

 
COMM 148Creativity and Innovation

3

JOUR 245Media Writing

4

JOUR 247Copy Editing

3

Electives

10

Total Credit Hours:20

Electives must be chosen from:

 
ENGL 284English Grammar

4

JOUR 244Technical Writing (WD)

3

JOUR 257Introduction to Photojournalism

2

JOUR 315Digital Writing

4

JOUR 341Feature Writing

4

JOUR 345Specialized Writing

3

JOUR 346Reporting Methods

3

PREL 337Advertising Copywriting

3

PREL 349Social Media Strategies

3

PREL 350Writing for Public Relations

3

WRIT 324Creative Nonfiction Writing (WD)

4

or

WRIT 334Poetry Writing (WD)

4