Stark State College’s professional writing certificate equips you with the essential skills to succeed in writing‑intensive roles across a wide range of industries. You sharpen your professional writing abilities while gaining practical, career‑ready experience - skills that directly translate to the workplace.
Major code: 1201 Arts and Science Division English, Language, and Social Sciences Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG125 | Technical Editing and Layout | 3 |
| ENG126 | Technical Grammar and Style | 3 |
| ENG230 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Writing Electives | ||
| ENG221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| ENG227 | Writing for Media | 3 |
| ENG228 | Writing for the Web | 3 |
| ENG232 | Scriptwriting | 3 |
| ENG238 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG125 | Technical Editing and Layout | 3 |
| ENG126 | Technical Grammar and Style | 3 |
| Writing Elective | 3 | |
| Writing Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG230 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Writing Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of the Grant Writing Career Enhancement Certificate (1203) and the Associates of Arts English Degree (7202).
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Research the information needs of readers, users, and decision makers of technology.
- Design documents using both text and graphics appropriate for a variety of workplace readers in national and international settings.