Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing

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

• 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

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