Program Requirements

Technical Communication Certificate Program
Total credits required: 15

Core Requirements (12 credits)
Writ 5001 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Scientific & Technical Communication (3 cr)
Writ 4561 Editing and Style for Technical Communicators (3 cr) (currently delivered online)
Writ 5111 Information Design I (3 cr) (currently delivered online)
Writ 5671 Visual Display of Technical Information (3 cr)

Electives (3 credits)
Select one of the following courses:

Writ 4501 Usability and Human Factors in Technical Communication (3 cr)
Writ 5511 Research in Scientific and Technical Communication (3 cr)

Planning Your Program of Study

You may use this as a guide in learning about the certificate and the degree program. Please note that certificates are to be completed within four years of your admission date. The schedule of courses is listed in the guide to provide you with an overview of when and how courses are delivered over a period of several semesters.

Course descriptions and the semesters in which they are offered are in the Graduate Catalog.

Course guide provides more detailed information on courses offered this current semester.

Class schedule provides information on current terms for help in course planning and registration.

Completion Requirements
Completing this certificate program requires completion of the indicated courses with core courses requiring a grade of B and a cumulative GPA for all certificate course work of a 2.8 or better.

In order to receive your certificate, please follow these steps:

Visit the Graduate School Web site and review the information. Substitute the word “certificate” whenever you see “degree.” You will find the Application for Degree Form (this is the same form used for certificates) on this site. It must be completed on the first working day of your intended month of graduation.

The Graduate School will then review your Graduate School Post Baccalaureate Program (GSPBC) to see that all coursework has been completed and is recorded on the transcript.

The final GSPBC Final Report Form found in your graduation packet must be signed by the Director of Graduate Studies of your department.