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Writing, Editing and Publishing 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, Editing and Publishing 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:
15

Why earn a certificate in writing, editing and publishing?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
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, Editing and Publishing 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, Editing and Publishing Careers

Strong writing skills and the ability to think critically are essential in every career. The ability to craft a message for both a digital landscape and the print world is highly valued by a range of employers.

A certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing 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, Editing and Publishing Certificate Courses

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.

ENGL 227. Literature and the Environment. 3 Credits.

A course that introduces students to issues of environmentalism, sustainability, and ecocriticism through discussion of literary texts and film. Repeatable. F,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. S, odd years.

ENGL 234. Introduction to Writing, Editing, and Publishing. 3 Credits.

An overview of editing as a career and of publishing as a process from the perspective of both the editor and the writer. Explores job opportunities in the field, and helps students develop an introductory skills set for gaining those jobs. F.

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