Excellent written and oral communication skills are critical to professional success in business, industry, and government. In an increasingly information-driven economy, good communication skills are in demand. This program teaches you these skills and prepares you for a career in technical and scientific writing. Participants enroll in regular SDSU technical and scientific writing courses on a space-available basis through the Open University program.

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For more information, contact the Certificate Program in Professional Writing at (619) 594-0842 or email tcomm@rohan.sdsu.edu.

• writing about personal experiences and emotions
• interpreting and writing a news event
• evaluating your own writing
• moving from thinking about writing to actually doing it.

"Before taking this class, I struggled to write. Now I feel I can write and just let it flow."

"John has opened doors for me."

"He got us to open up and write! John has a talent for bringing down people's walls."

"John made me feel inspired to write and really put me at ease! Excellent instructor."

"Interactive, entertaining, responsive style of education. He's worth every moment!"

Instructor: John Freeman spent 12 years with The San Diego Union-Tribune as a nationally syndicated television columnist and sportswriter. He has experience in public relations and sports marketing (New York Yankees, National Basketball Assoc.). He currently is director of communications of Knight and Carver Yacht Center.  

Schedule Number 09FAWR 99740 XC is Closed