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Diploma Full Time

Public, Technical and Workplace Writing Undergraduate Certificate

at University of West Florida · United States

Duration

15 weeks; estimated program length: 1-2 semesters

Intake

January 6

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Public, Technical and Workplace Writing Undergraduate Certificate at the University of West Florida is an online program that develops writing skills for professional environments. Students analyze and write content across public, technical, and workplace settings, covering communication strategies, public and workplace documents, and ethical authorship practices.

The certificate is composed of 12 credit hours. Foundation courses include Digital Writing, Professional and Technical Writing, and a Writing and Editing Internship. Students then choose one elective: Grant Writing, Writing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Majors, or Grammar for Professional Success. The program finishes with a detailed portfolio that showcases learned communication skills for various audiences.

This certificate is designed for students who want writing and communication skills that can apply across career fields, including academic, creative, scientific, technological, and medical, as well as developing professions. On completion, it prepares students for roles such as Corporate Communication Specialist, Grant Writer, Technical Writer, and others listed for this program.

Modules

  • ENC 3416 - Digital Writing
  • ENC 3213 - Professional and Technical Writing
  • ENC 4940 - Writing and Editing Internship
  • ENC 3403 - Grant Writing
  • ENC 3455 - Writing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Majors
  • LIN 3673 - Grammar for Professional Success

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission to the University of West Florida’s online Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing undergraduate certificate program, you must be admitted to the University as an undergraduate degree or non-degree seeking student.

  • Prerequisites (completed before beginning): ENC 1101 - English Composition I
  • Prerequisites (completed before beginning): ENC 1102 - English Composition II

How to Apply: Once accepted as a degree or non-degree seeking undergraduate student, prospective students for this certificate must contact the undergraduate advisor from the Department of English to start the Declaration of Certificate process before the drop/add period of the semester of completion. Students must also complete the online Undergraduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.

Career outcomes

  • Corporate Communication Specialist (internal and external)
  • Grant Writer
  • Technical Writer
  • Social Media Writer
  • Policy and Procedure Writer
  • Documentation Specialist
  • Editor

How this course compares

  • University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Public, Technical and Workplace Writing Undergraduate Certificate at University of West Florida?

It takes 15 weeks; estimated program length: 1-2 semesters, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January 6.

Is University of West Florida a good university for ?

University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

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