Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing
About This Program
The Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing (TPW) is designed to provide working professionals and other non-degree-seeking students with the same benefits as the minor in TPW.
Competencies
- Students completing the Technical and Professional Writing certificate will be able to compose, evaluate, and revise user-centered technical documents and designs to meet diverse audience needs and communication goals.
- Students completing the Technical and Professional Writing certificate will understand and apply ethical principles, considering the impact of technical writing and design on diverse communities and stakeholders.
- Students completing the Technical and Professional Writing certificate will demonstrate competency and confidence in using industry-standard tools and technologies for writing, design, and communication, preparing them for careers in technical writing, user experience, content creation, and related fields.
Curriculum
| Technical and Professional Writing Foundation | ||
| ENGL 2338 | TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| Technical and Professional Writing Specialization | ||
| Choose three of the following: | 9 | |
| TOPICS IN TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING (ENGL 3369 TOPICS IN TECHNICAL WRITING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGN) | ||
| BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| TECHNICAL EDITING | ||
| TECHNICAL PROCEDURES AND MANUALS | ||
| GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
| INFORMATION DESIGN | ||
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| DESIGNING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN ENGLISH | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
To receive the certificate, all courses must be completed at UT Arlington with a grade of C or higher.
Advising Resources
First time in college students must meet with the Liberal Arts advisor at the University Advising Center prior to their first semester but should meet with their program advisor after that. Transfer students should meet with their program advisor to enroll after accepting admission.
Location:
209 and 210 Carlisle Hall
Email:
englishadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-0358