TECHNICAL
WRITING CERTIFICATE
(G): 143
Statewide Program
This certificate curriculum is designed for those already
employed in technical positions or in related positions, seeking to
move into careers in technical writing and editing or to upgrade skills
in these areas. The emphasis is on tools, techniques, and procedures
for developing, preparing, and producing technical documents and presentations
in a work environment. Those without appropriate background must obtain
the consent of an adviser before enrolling in the curriculum.
| CA 161 |
Desktop Publishing I |
|
| or |
| CG 120 |
Computer Graphics: Art and Illustration
I |
4
|
| CA 172 |
Internet and Web Literacy |
|
| or |
| |
CA or CS elective |
3
|
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I |
3
|
| EN 105 |
Principles of English Grammar |
3
|
| EN 109 |
Writing for Technology and Business |
3
|
| EN 125 |
Techniques of Proofreading and Editing |
3
|
| EN 240 |
Organization and Development of Technical
Documents |
3
|
| MG 101 |
Principles of Management |
|
| or |
| MG 103 |
Introduction to Marketing |
|
| or |
| MG 205 |
Organizational Behavior |
3
|
| SP 112 |
Business and Professional Speech Communication |
|
| or |
| SP 212 |
Effective Technical Presentations |
3
|
|
Total credit hours 28
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Program Outcomes for the Technical Writing Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Write clearly for different audiences.
- Edit documents for correctness and consistency.
- Edit documents using sound grammar.
- Plan documents, including the budgeting and scheduling of them.
- Learn what is taught in a computer class.
- Plan, deliver, and critique speeches common in business and industry.
Implement basic principles of management or marketing that are common in business and industry
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