For students in English, this certificate allows them to be able to take professional writing course work and provides recognition of a specific acquired skill set for potential employers even while they complete an English degree with an emphasis in another area such as creative writing, literature, linguistics, or journalism and completing a minor in another field.
Program Highlights
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Prepares students to assess and write in a wide range of situations
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Engages students with a variety of technology used for workplace communication
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Utilized case- and client-based projects to provide real-world writing experiences
Careers
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Technical Writers
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Editors
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Web Developers
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
Copy Writers
Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Requirements
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This is not an independent certificate and must be pursued alongside a bachelor’s degree at ODU
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To take courses for this certificate, you must have completed six hours of general education college composition
Transfer
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