Certificate Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

699-105Document Design3Fall only, 2nd 8 weeks | 801-136 or concurrent or 801-195 or 801-219 or concurrentThis course is an introduction to graphic design principles and process. It focuses on skills needed to design and layout communications. Visual language using print, iconic, and kinetic forms will be introduced.

699-115Editing and Proofreading3Spring only, 1st 8 weeks | 801-136 or 801-195 or 801-219This course gives students skills and practice needed to edit communication for usage, capitalization, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Students will apply theories and strategies to ensure communication products conform to industry style guides, to develop editor-writer relationships, and to provide audiences with clear ethical content.

699-135Writing and Publishing3Spring only, 1st 8 weeks | 801-136 or 801-195 or 801-219The course covers techniques used in informative and persuasive writing for internal and external communication. Students will use these techniques to create the kinds of messages most widely required in the workplace.

TOTAL CREDITS:9