Editing and Document Design, Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Description

Provides expertise in planning, evaluating, and revising texts for publication. Prepares students for both publishing-related careers and fields that require effective communication. Teaches advocacy for readers’ needs while also respecting authors’ creative decisions, complying with relevant policies or regulations, and meeting other stakeholders’ expectations.  Prepares students to edit and design content for translation, localization, and globalization.  Depending upon emphases may include information architecture, visual rhetoric, usability, accessibility, user experience, and quality control.  Provides opportunities to develop design and editorial judgment and to develop skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and project management.

Matriculation Requirements

1. AA/AS degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and one year full-time employment.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
Discipline Core Requirements		15 Credits
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
ENGL 2050	Editing	3
ENGL 2100	Technical Communication	3
ENGL 3050	Advanced Editing and Design for Print Media	3
ENGL 3340	Digital Document Design	3
Elective Requirements		3 Credits
Complete ONE of the following:		3
ENGL 3300	Collaborative Communication for Technology Professions (3)
ENGL 3320	Grant and Proposal Writing (3)
ENGL 4340	Advanced Technical Communication (3)
ENGL 4360R	Topics in Technical Communication (3)

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 18 credits.
2. Overall GPA of 2.0 or above.
3. Residency hours -- Minimum of 5 credits required through Course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
ENGL 2050	Editing	3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 3
ENGL 2100	Technical Communication	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 4
ENGL 3050	Advanced Editing and Design for Print Media	3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 5
ENGL 3340	Digital Document Design	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 6
Complete one of the following:		3
ENGL 3300	Collaborative Communication for Technology Professions
ENGL 3320	Grant and Proposal Writing
ENGL 4340	Advanced Technical Communication
ENGL 4360R	Topics in Technical Communication
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply design principles to create user interfaces that contribute to document purposes, meanings, and contexts of use.
2. Cultivate design practices that account for accessibility and sustainability for a wide variety of audiences, capabilities, and understandings.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in using industry-standard publishing and design tools, technologies, and resources to prepare content for publication.
4. Manage tasks, project materials, and people to meet deadlines and communication goals.
5. Develop content that follows specific publication styles, editorial policies, or regulatory guidelines.