Admissions

Program Requirements

The Program in Technical and Professional Writing takes two years of part-time studies to complete.

Students take a maximum of six half courses. Four of the courses are in writing and documentation in the workplace and two half courses are in computer science or information technology.

If you have previous academic credit in computer science or information technology you may be eligible for advanced standing.

To stay in the program, you need a minimum grade of C+ in each course.

At the end of the program there is a final proficiency examinaton.

How to Apply

Applicants must be:

• have completed a university degree in a related discipline, or
  
• enrolled in the third year of a degree program at York University in a relevant discipline, or
  
• have recent work experience in an administrative or a technical field which requires writing.

To apply to the certificate program:

Call the program assistant at 416-487-6742 or email her at translation@glendon.yorku.ca.

The program assistant can tell you whether you meet the requirements for the program.

If you are not currently a student at York, she can also direct you to the right form to apply.

The office for the Certificate in Technical & Professional office is in the School of Translation of Glendon College, 241 York Hall.