For students in English, this certificate allows them to be able to take professional writing course work and provides recognition of a specific acquired skill set for potential employers even while they complete an English degree with an emphasis in another area such as creative writing, literature, linguistics, or journalism and completing a minor in another field.repares students to assess and write in a wide range of situations Engages students with a variety of technology used for workplace communication Utilized case- and client-based projects to provide real-world writing experiences