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Rhetoric & Writing Studies San Diego State University

Technical & Scientific Writing : Program Info

Our advanced certificate program puts theory into practice and provides students with direct experience in:
  • Writing concise, well-organized materials to standards and regulations
  • Planning, estimating, and managing complex technical documentation projects
  • Designing effective documentation to meet audience needs

The Program consists of 21 units of study:

  • 9 units (3 classes) of core courses
  • 12 units (4 courses) of elective courses selected from a range of writing, technical, business, science, computer, graphics, art, and instructional design courses.

The Program also offers an internship for students with no previous workplace experience in technical communication. Internships allow a student to gain valuable experience. By the end of the program, students will have a portfolio of work to show prospective employers.