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TECHNICAL WRITING CERTIFICATE (G)
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
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 121 Introduction to Marketing  
  or
MG 205 Human Relations in Management
3
SP 112 Business and Professional Speech Communication  
  or
SP 212 Effective Technical Presentations
3


Total credit hours  28

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements
.