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2024-2025 Catalog

Publication Writing and Design (PWDCE)

Location(s): Online

Award: Certificate of Achievement
Academic Focus Area: Creative Arts and Design

 

This certificate of achievement offers students and returning professionals the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in print publication design. Students receive instruction in creative and technical writing, copy and content editing, and the foundational techniques of layout and print design. Students completing this certificate of achievement may seek employment in corporate communications, copywriting, marketing support, or magazine and book design.

 

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 54.0

 

Recommended Curriculum Plan

 

Links to Additional Resources

 

Major Requirements - 40.5 credits

Certificate of Achievement General Education Requirements - 13.5 credits

The following are General Education requirements for a Certificate of Achievement. Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course     4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course     4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs. 

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course     4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog. 

       OR

 

 

Recommended Curriculum Plan

Publication Writing and Design (PWDCE)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400. 

 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Recognize, define, and execute core elements of craft across multiple genres.
  2. Participate in and foster writing communities based on the mutual exchange of support and actionable feedback.
  3. Confidently present their own work orally and for publication.
  4. Edit and prepare content for print and digital publication.