Professional Writing Certificate
The 12-credit, all online Certificate in Professional Writing maximizes your marketability by showcasing your skills in writing and communication. There is a growing demand for professional or technical writers, but this certificate is also useful for job seekers in numerous career fields. The certificate differentiates you from other job applicants as it indicates an ability to:
- Communicate with purpose to a variety of audiences in differing contexts
- Understand and implement multiple workplace genres of writing
Classes in SMSU’s Certificate in Professional Writing are offered entirely online to meet your needs and can be completed in two years or less!
English Department Office
BA 221
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St.
Marshall, MN 56258
- Telephone: 507-537-7155
- Fax: 507-537-6815
- Email: epshdept@smsu.edu
- Website: /academics/departments/englishphilosophyspanishandhumanities
Course Guidelines
Due to variation in each school’s curriculum, the following is merely a guideline of typical requirements. To determine the exact requirements for each program, the student should work with their academic advisor to review each school to which he/she is applying.
| SMSU Course Number | Pre-Requisite courses for Program | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 331 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ENG 360 |
Scientific & Technical Writing |
3 |
| ENG 361 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| ENG 251 | Writing in Professions | 3 |
| ENG 351 | Writing in Medical & Health Professions | 3 |
| PHIL 303 | Ethical Issues in Professional Life | 3 |
| Select four credits from the following: | ||
| ENG 204 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| ENG 289 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 1 |
| ENG 305 | Creative Non-Fiction Workshop | 3 |
| ENG 420 | Copy Editing | 3 |
| ENG 460 | Writing and New Media | 4 |
| ENG 499 | Internship | 1-12 |
| Total | 16 | |
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