Undergraduate Study
Certificates
The Humanities Department offers four certificate programs open to students in Humanities and from different disciplines across campus.
- Media Certificate
- Writing Certificate
- Certificate in Modern Language and Area Studies
- Advanced Certificate in Modern Language
A Certificate can be obtained concurrently while working toward a degree or can be obtained by part-time students without enrolling in a degree program. All students must comply with the procedures for admission to Michigan Tech, and unless otherwise specified, must maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA (B/C average) in any course counted toward the certificate.
Media Certificate (21 credits required)
The Certificate in Media was developed to meet the needs of students in technical communication who wish to develop expertise in media. In addition, the certificate can provide students from other programs an opportunity to supplement their studies with an area of interest in media. The objective is to develop a suitable level of expertise in media and to assure prospective employers that students have mastered the skills necessary to work in entry-level positions in media development.
Writing Certificate (21 credits required)
The Certificate in Writing was developed to meet the needs of students in technical communication who wish to cultivate their talents and skills in writing and who wish to present themselves as specialists in writing and editing. Students from other programs can supplement their studies with extra emphasis in writing. It assures prospective employers that students have mastered the skills necessary to work as technical writers and editors. Students must take 21 semester credits in writing for the certificate. Nine of these credits may be used to meet requirements in the B.A. or B.S. in Scientific and Technical Communication.
Certificate in Modern Language and Area Study (21 credits required)
Students who qualify for a Certificate in either French, German, or Spanish must complete two years of the same modern language (12 credits) and three area of study courses (9 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Modern Language & Area Study (9 credits required)
Students who want to earn an Advanced Certificate in Modern Language and Area Study in French, German, or Spanish must first complete the requirements for the Certificate in Modern Language and Area Study. In addition, students must earn 9 credits from the following two areas: 3 credits in one Advanced Modern Language Seminar and 6 credits in other approved HU courses on the 3000-level or above.