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Technical Writing and Communication
Technical Writing and Communication – Post-degree Certificate for
Direct Employment
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, or in a combination of weekdays
and evenings/weekends.
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 related coursework in writing and/or web development.
Locations: Downtown Campus and West Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean – Downtown: 206-7045
Dean – West: 206-6690
Program/major Codes: CRDTWC/TWC
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.
Wrt 101* Writing i (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wrt 102* Writing ii (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or Equivalent coursework that will transfer.
Cis 100 introduction to Computers (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or Csa 101 Computer fundamentals (F-Sp-Su)
or Comparable knowledge and skills in computer applications.
Subtotal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Required Core Courses - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
Dar 103 introduction to Digital arts (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dar 120 applied Computer graphics (F-Sp-Su). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wrt 140* Writing and Editing technical Communications (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wrt 254* advanced Professional Communication (F-Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
technical Elective – Complete one course from the following: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Csa 120* Word Processing: Word (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Csa 165* Dreamweaver for microsoft Windows i (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cis 121* Web Publishing (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dar 256* Web Design: Dreamweaver (F-Sp-Su). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-26
* this course has a prerequisite, co-requisite, or recommendation. see course description section.
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
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