Two options available to obtain a Graduate Academic Certificate in Technical Writing.

We offer two different paths towards a Graduate Academic Certificate in Technical Writing (12 hours).

College teachers whose graduate studies are in another content area (such as composition/rhetoric, literature, creative writing, and cultural studies) and who want more credentials in teaching technical writing should take these four courses:

Students interested in learning more about technical communication and possibly pursuing a career in the tech comm field should choose four of the following courses, depending upon their career goals:

We realize that incoming students may have different goals for this program, and the director of graduate studies will work with you to structure a four-course series that makes sense for you.

Why should I get a technical writing certificate at UNT?

At UNT, we've structured our certificate program around student needs. Have a full-time job? Taking care of children or elderly family? Live eight time zones away? Whatever your situation, UNT's technical writing certificate can work for you.

Our program offers

Online asynchronous classes, which means you can decide when you will complete your work each week
8-week sessions, which allow you to focus on one content area at a time
Award winning faculty who are renown scholars in the field of technical communication
A reasonable completion timeframe. Most students complete the certificate in fewer than 9 months, though some can complete it in as little as 4 months.

Who do I talk to?

Graduate advising is by appointment only. Please email TCgrad@unt.edu to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chris Lam, Director of Graduate Studies.

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Graduate Academic Certificate in Technical Writing

Two options available to obtain a Graduate Academic Certificate in Technical Writing.

Why should I get a technical writing certificate at UNT?

Who do I talk to?

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