Writing for Non-profits Certificate

Program Overview

The Writing for Non-Profits Certificate equips students with the writing skills necessary for careers in non-profit agencies, including grant writing, proposal writing, and web content creation. The program is designed for students of all majors and provides real-world experience through a portfolio and grant writing project. Graduates will be prepared for careers as technical writers, professional writers, and nonprofit grant writers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Writing for Non-Profits Certificate is designed for students of all majors who want to develop or enhance their writing skills for employment in various fields, including hospital research and development departments, corporate writing departments, military installations, and non-profit agencies. The program aims to equip students with the ability to adapt to real-world writing demands and thrive in less controlled environments than the classroom.

Outline:

• Required Courses (16 hours):
• ENGL 3301 - Technical and Professional Writing (3 hours)
• ENGL 3378 - Document Design and Publishing (3 hours)
• ENGL 3379 - Writing for the Web (3 hours)
• ENGL 4123 - Nonprofit Writing Project (1 hour)
• ENGL 4321 - Grants and Proposals (3 hours)
• ENGL 4322 - Writing in the Nonprofit Agencies (3 hours)

Careers:

Upon graduation, students will possess the skills necessary for careers such as:

• Technical writer
• Professional writer
• Web content specialist
• Nonprofit grant writer
• Proposal writer

Other:

• The program is suitable for professionals already working in the nonprofit world.
• The certificate is a valuable addition to nearly any major.
• Students will develop a portfolio suitable for presentation to employers.
• The program provides "real world" grant writing experience.
• Students will learn to sharpen their workplace writing skills, develop design skills for print and online publications, and write grant applications for area nonprofits.