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Professional Writing - Certificate

Program: Professional Writing for non-English Majors
Credential awarded: Certificate
Total credit hours: 9 hours
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

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About Professional Writing for non-English Majors

The skills you gain when pursuing a certification in professional writing are not exclusive to the literary field. You’ll become well-versed in the world of communication and develop the critical thinking skills needed to excel in your professional career.

The certificate offers foundational knowledge in professional writing, persuasive writing, writing for mass media and advanced composition. Through the program, students will:

• Write clearly and effectively in a variety of forms.
• Demonstrate the ability to read critically, research effectively, and document sources ethically.
• Adapt creativity, critical thinking, and speaking skills to confidently communicate in professional environments.

The ability to write and speak effectively, as well as express creative ideas in a clear, concise manner, are integral to building a successful workplace culture beyond the classroom. Graduates of Thiel’s professional writing certification program go on to have rewarding careers as copywriters, content creators, marketing professionals, and communication experts at companies of all sizes.

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