Communication and Professional Writing Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Communication and Professional Writing program at Georgian College equips students with advanced writing skills for careers in various fields, including social media, engineering, business, and social services. The program includes a field placement for hands-on experience and emphasizes collaboration, project management, and effective communication. Graduates can pursue careers as professional writers, entrepreneurs, or enhance their communication abilities in existing roles.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course overview:

The Communication and Professional Writing program consists of 12 program courses, 1 placement, and a graduation eligibility requirement.

Program-specific courses:

Semester 1:

• PROW 1000 – Principles of Professional Writing
• PROW 1001 – Collaboration and Project Management
• PROW 1002 – Copywriting Fundamentals
• PROW 1003 – Research for Professional Writing
• PROW 1004 – Format, Layout, and Design
• PROW 1013 – Fundamentals of Style

Full program outline:

Careers:

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Communication and Professional Writing program can expect to see enhancements in their professional experience, particularly in fields requiring advanced communication skills. Potential areas of employment include, but are not limited to:

• writing for social media and web-based environments
• engineering
• business
• social services
• the public, private, and non-profit sectors
Additionally, graduates may pursue careers as self-employed entrepreneurs.

Other:

Work-integrated learning:

The program includes a field placement component, offering students hands-on experience in a setting relevant to the program.

Additional information:

Students require access to a laptop for all in-class learning.

Contact information:

For further inquiries:

• Communication and Professional Writing program contact information:
• Phone: 705.722.5152
• Email: recruitment@georgiancollege.ca
• Office of the Registrar:
• Phone: 705.722.1511
• Email: registrar@georgiancollege.ca
• International recruitment team:
• Phone: 705.722.5158
• Email: international@georgiancollege.ca