Technical Communication

Requirements

Requirements for Admission

  • Minimum of Associates degree (2 yr) recommended
  • "Statement of interest" in program submitted via email to whitney.murphy@duke.edu
    • Please note that this statement can be submitted after registering for the course and does not determine entry into program
  • Initial payment of $1200 received with registration
  • Fluency in English including reading and writing required
  • Computer literacy and adaptability
  • Access to a computer during the program
  • Valid email account

Admission is discretionary. Duke Continuing Studies Professional Certificate Programs requires students be a least 18 years of age and meet minimum suitability standards. Students are not matriculated Duke University students and university student privileges do not apply to Continuing Studies students.
Duke Continuing Studies reserves the exclusive right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to withhold registration or require withdrawal from the program of, any student or applicant.

Requirements to Earn the Certificate

  • Maximum of 4 absences
  • Completion of all assignments within established timeframes
  • Final written capstone project submitted for review within established timeline
  • Program status deemed "complete" upon final project approval by panel of industry professionals
  • Tuition paid in full by December 1

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