Technical Writing

Technical writing and communication are among the fastest growing fields in the nation. Add something to that degree in English, History, Philosophy, Communications, Advertising or Marketing that will help you get a job using your language skills in the rewarding profession. Learn key concepts in and specific techniques necessary for technical communication, and prepare for the challenges facing today's technical writer.M

The Technical Writing Certificate Program includes:

  1. Elements of Technical Writing I
  2. Elements of Technical Writing II*
  3. Mathematics & Science for the Technical Writer
  4. Microsoft Word- Overview or Advanced
  5. Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXpress, Adobe In-Design or Photoshop or Illustrator

Lower Bucks Campus, 6:30-9:30 pm

Requirements: completion of all five courses; attendance at all sessions is required to receive a certificate. The successful completion of a practical exercise or written assignment directly related to your specialty will be part of one of the Technical Writing II. No certificates will be given to students who fail to successfully complete this related exercise or assignment.

Course I: Elements of Technical Writing I

Review basic English skills and identify the areas of technical writing that differ from standard writing.

George Haiduck, B.S.
$163 (includes text)/WSMCE 5475 C50/
4 M, 3/1-3/22
Approved Hours:12 (Act 48)

Course II: Elements of Technical Writing II

Explore new technical writing areas such as proposals and specifications. Write or revise some technical writing within your specialty*. Create technical articles, papers, abstracts and reports using targeted writing exercises in these areas.

George Haiduck, B.S.
$149 (same text as Course I)/
WSMCE 5476 C50/ 4 M, 4/5-4/26
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Course III: Mathematics & Science for the Technical Writer

Review basic mathematical & science concepts, operations and applications necessary for technical writing. Gain a more thorough understanding of math used in the scientific areas including the metric system. You should have a standard four-function calculator.

George Haiduck, B.S.
$164 (includes text)/WSMCE 5477 C50/
4 M, 5/3-5/24 Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Course IV: Choose one of the following (online at www.ed2go.com/bucks)

  • Introduction, Intermediate or Advanced Word 2003
  • Introduction or Intermediate Word 2007

Course V: Choose one of the following