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Writing & Editing

Certificate

Produce creative projects using print and digital media — and expand your ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.

The Certificate in Writing and Editing complements any major while giving you hands-on experience producing and publishing texts. You will have opportunities to practice a variety of kinds of writing and to experiment with new and emerging forms.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
18

Why earn a certificate in writing and editing?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 16
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

In the digital age, the ability to write effectively for a range of media platforms and audiences is more important than ever.

Today’s employers look for employees who can communicate articulately and professionally. This certificate prepares you to write for a range of careers, while learning more about what makes writing effective.

Classes in the certificate offer active, collaborative learning and innovative projects. You will have opportunities to design quality websites and to build online digital collections for public use.

You receive individualized attention as you develop the following:

  • Strong written communication skills
  • The ability to consider audience, purpose, medium, and form when producing text
  • An understanding of how information is used in our culture, both in print and electronic media

Writing and Editing Certificate at UND

  • Take classes that highlight active, collaborative learning

  • Gain hands-on experience producing and publishing texts

  • Develop creative thinking skills

  • Improve your written communication skills

  • Learn to assess and design quality websites

  •  Build online digital collections for public use

Writing and Editing Careers 

63K

Median annual salary for writer and authors.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

72K

Projected job growth for technical writers and authors.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Communication is an essential tool no matter what career path you pursue. Being able to express your message across the digital landscape and the print world is a transferable skill to a broad range of professions. You'll be in high demand by employers by developing strong writing skills with the ability to think critically.

A certificate in Writing & Editing from UND develops professional communication suitable for a variety of careers, including:

  • Publisher
  • Journalist
  • Public relations specialist
  • Attorney
  • Technical writer
  • Social media manager
  • Digital marketer

Writing and Editing Certificate Courses You Could Take

ENGL 308. The Art of Writing Nonfiction. 3 Credits.

Advanced writing. Emphasis on rhetorical effectiveness and style. Prerequisite: ENGL 120 or ENGL 125 or ENGL 130. F,S.

ENGL 408. Advanced Public and Professional Writing. 3 Credits.

Advanced writing for public and professional contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 120 or ENGL 125 or ENGL 130. On demand.

TECH 212. Visual Literacy. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the basic concepts of graphic design and visual communication. You sharpen brainstorming and problem-solving skills via design principles, color theory, and typography as they sharpen brainstorming and problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: TECH 102. S.

COMM 345. Social Media Strategy. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on scholarly and commercial aspects of social media strategy as a Communicative practice. In particular, course topics include a variety of social media driven outcomes including social activism, constituent engagement, outreach and advocacy, reputation management, analytics and optimization, and enhancing the quality and impact of message transmission in the social online environment. S.

ENGL 428. Digital Humanities. 3 Credits.

Examines the growing necessity for digital products in the humanities and moves the concept of publishing from hard copy to electronic copy. Students will have hands-on opportunities to create new knowledge by working on projects across campus such as digitizing materials in the library's special collections department and working directly with professors' research initiatives. F, even years.

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