The Undergraduate Certificate is available to any Georgia State University student pursuing a bachelor’s degree, and you can apply by completing the application through the HOW TO APPLY link below. Students should declare their certificate as early as possible, but they may declare up to their graduation date, as long as all requirements are met. For certificates with a capstone, we recommend applying at least one semester before your expected graduation. You will receive an email notification about the status of your application within a week of submission.
What does it cost?
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How long will it take?
The certificate requires 15 semester hours of coursework.
Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus
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Technical and Professional Communication Undergraduate Certificate
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The Technical and Professional Communication Certificate equips students with vital writing and communication skills that are highly valued by both corporate and public-sector employers. By focusing on crafting effective, audience-targeted messages, students gain a competitive edge in professional environments where clear, concise communication is essential.
This certificate opens doors to careers such as technical writer, communication specialist, content strategist and public relations specialist. Graduates are well-prepared to thrive in roles that require strong writing and messaging skills, from corporate settings to digital marketing, user experience and social media.
Program Details
The program requires completion of 15 semester hours along with a non-credit capstone course. Courses taken as part of a Georgia State University certificate program count toward the requirements of the certificate and may also count toward core curriculum, major and minor requirements
The curriculum for this program will cover writing foundations, advanced writing, professional communication and related topics.
For complete program requirements, visit the catalog.
For general tuition information, check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.
Through coursework, students enrolled in this certificate program will gain the following skills:
- Understand and apply ethical and legal standards in professional and technical writing and the use of data/statistics.
- Analyze and tailor messages for clarity and engagement, including technical contexts.
- Apply enhanced writing styles and structures across diverse genres, emphasizing technical documentation.
- Evaluate and create user-friendly, visually engaging documents with design, user experience and data visualization principles.
- Synthesize information using advanced research methods and digital tools for comprehensive professional and technical writing tasks.
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