Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing
Middle Georgia State University
Program Description
Working professionals know today’s marketplace demands the ability to write well, particularly using digital platforms. Employers value writers who communicate clearly in a professional setting. Our graduate degrees will enhance your existing credentials, preparing you for advancement in many career options.
Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Digital Communication
This 15-hour program can be taken as a stand-alone credential, whose completion conveniently provides eligibility to the Masters's program.
- Fully online
- Taught in 8-week sessions
- Designed to complement and extend undergraduate training by developing skills in writing, editing, communication, and web development
- Interdisciplinary, with course offerings by the Department of English; the Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts; and the School of Information Technology
- Taught by master teachers and highly experienced writers
MGA’s graduate technical writing degrees enhance your potential across a wide range of professions, including:
- Technical Writer
- Social Media Manager
- Web Content Editor
- Instructional Designer
- Creative Director
- Non-profit Information Professional
- Project Manager
- Office Manager
- Digital Copywriter
- Editor
- Journalist
- Creative Director
- Market Research Analyst
- Brand Strategist
- Corporate Blogger
- Small Business Owner
- Government Information Officer
- Municipal Information Officer
Admissions Information
- A bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
- Master of Arts program: 2.75 undergraduate GPA or better or successful completion of Middle Georgia State University's Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Digital Communication
- Graduate Certificate program: 2.5 undergraduate GPA or better
- Letter of application that states the applicant's interest in and goals for the program
- For residents of Georgia, documentation of lawful residence
Program Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges