Certificate Professional Writing Certificate

Easily completed in 12-16 months, this certificate is designed for:

• professionals who want to supplement their degrees and stay updated on the most recent scholarship in the field
• students interested in graduate education but wanting to start a bit smaller (note: courses can be applied toward an MA or PhD after the completion of the certificate)
• anyone looking to sharpen their writing and communication skills

To apply for the certificate, contact the coordinator of Technical and Professional Writing.

Daniel P. Richards, Certificate Coordinator
dprichar@odu.edu

Curriculum Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Select four of the following:		12
ENGL 527	Writing in the Disciplines
ENGL 535	Management Writing
ENGL 536	Writing for the Government
ENGL 539	Writing in Digital Spaces
ENGL 590	Professionalization in English
ENGL 595	Topics in English (if relevant to the field of professional writing)
ENGL 668	Graduate Internship and Project in Professional Writing
ENGL 715	Technical Communication Theories and Practices
ENGL 717	Teaching Professional and Technical Writing
ENGL 760	Classical Rhetoric and Theory Building
ENGL 765	Modern Rhetoric and Theory Building
Total Credit Hours		12