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2008-2009 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR

Certificate Program in Technical and Professional Writing - Glendon


In addition to the BA in translation, the school offers a Proficiency Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must a) be enrolled in the third year of a degree program at York University in a relevant discipline; or b) have completed a university degree in a related discipline; or c) have recent work experience in an administrative or a technical field which requires writing.

Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 18 credits:

1. 12 credits in professional writing and documentation

GL/TRAN 3310 3.00
GL/TRAN 4310 3.00
GL/TRAN 4320 3.00
GL/TRAN 4330 3.00

2. Plus any six credit computer science course.

To remain in the program, a student must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in each course.

In addition to the course requirements, there is a final comprehensive examination.