Editing Certificate
The Certificate in Editing program is open to any major, and is designed to provide a sound basis in the skills required for editing and professional writing, as well as document design and publication in both online and print environments. Students interested in adding a professional certification to enhance their careers can easily incorporate this program into their studies.
The program consists of 12 credit hours of coursework in grammar, theory, application, and practical experience in both English and visual design. The Certificate culminates in an internship which provides experience in editing and publication.
Certificate Requirements
Students seeking the Editing Certificate will take the following courses (substitutions with permission of Certificate Director):
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 308 | Theory and Practice of Copy Editing | 3 |
| COMM 331 | Visual Communication | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ART 115TI | Visual Media Foundations | 3 |
| ENGL 402 | Grammar | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENGL 400 | Linguistics | |
| ENGL 490 | Internship | 3 |