Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Professional Communication
The certificate requires four courses (12 credits) from among the categories below.
 Writing
[Students choose one]
Engl 759 Studies in Technical Communication
Attempts to address all aspects of the diverse field of Technical Communication. The course discusses the history, current debate, and future of technical communication, introduces the fundamental theories and the pedagogy of the discipline, and engages you in producing technical communication deliverables.
ENGL 510 Introduction to Professional Writing
Introduces communication processes and genres that are commonly used in professional contexts or are essential for successful professional careers. This class addresses the function, design, and writing of resumes, application letters, reports, procedural instructions, websites, and presentations. You will complete writing exercises and contextualized projects to develop written / oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and design skills.
AGCOM 710 Science Communication
Focuses on written, visual, and oral communications course for scientists. Attention is focused on literature reviews, scientific papers, graphics, poster presentations, and oral paper presentations. Topics such as grant applications, ethics, and communications with non-science audiences are discussed.
Rhetorical or Communication Theory
[Students choose one]
ENGL 755 Studies in Composition and Rhetoric
Examines the history of public discourse, the controversy of rhetoric, and the historical development of the art of persuasion. You will also look at what is being said today within these three major arenas.
Comm 726 Seminar in Persuasion
Surveys and analyzes advanced theory and experimental studies in persuasion.
Comm 733 Rhetorical Criticism
Studies traditional and contemporary approaches to the analysis of public discourse.
MC 765 Communication Theory
Provides an examination of major communication theories as they relate to mass communications.
Related Electives
[Students choose two]
AGCOM 712 Environmental Communication
Combines theoretical discussions with practical experience regarding communications about environmental issues and provides introduction to natural and applied science topics related to the communications plan.
ART 575 Graphic Design and Illustration
Addresses problems in layout design and illustration for newspapers, magazines, and general advertising.
ART 820 Graduate Graphic Design/Visual Communication
Encourages advanced creative work with emphasis on technical and visual research.
COMM 526 Persuasion
Emphasizes the study of communication as persuasion. It examines the contemporary approaches to persuasion.
COMM 730 Classical Rhetorical Theory
Looks at rhetorical theory and criticism from early Greek to Roman times.
COMM 734 Rhetoric of Social Movements
Studies the theory and criticism of social movement rhetoric. Topics may include the development of
and controversies in the rhetorical study of movements, and the rationale for protest tactics, from nonviolence
to terrorism.
EDACE 786 Topics/Grant Writing
Helps educators identify potential sources of funding, leverage current resources, and write creative proposals
to transform innovative ideas into sound practices in education. The course emphasizes best grant writing practices and the principles that lead to funded proposals.
 ENGL 665 Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction
Encourages advanced writing of prose creative nonfiction.
ENGL 685 Topics in Rhetoric and Composition
Addresses topics not confined to a single period in a national literature. Specific course content will vary
by semester and instructor. It may emphasize cross-national subjects, literary criticism, the development
of a theme or genre over time, new perspectives from social, intellectual, or cultural studies, or non-traditional texts and topics. Each semester’s offerings will be described more specifically in university and department publications before each enrollment period.
ENGL 765 Creative Writing Workshop: Creative Nonfiction
Encourages advanced writing of creative nonfiction.
ENGL 797 Internship in Professional Writing
Focuses on faculty-supervised professional experience, emphasizing application of writing skills in professional contexts. Student projects must be approved by on-site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Report must be submitted at the end of the semester.
ENGL 799 Problems in English
Surveys major authors, genres, and periods of English and American literature and language through an independent study.
MANGT 520 Organizational Behavior
Examines psychological and sociological variables important in understanding individual motivation, group functioning, change, creativity, and leadership in organizations.
MC 575 Multimedia Techniques
Emphasizes the theory and practice of creating cross-platform multimedia productions, utilizing computer-based audio, video and graphics. Special emphasis on working with clients and preplanning.
MC 712 Environmental Communications
Combines theoretical discussions with practical experience regarding communications about environmental issues and provides introduction to natural and applied science topics related to the communications plan.
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