This specialization will equip you to enter the growing and lucrative field of technical writing. Technical writers create sets of instructions, write product user manuals, design instructional videos, compose technical company newsletters, generate process analysis reports, and design technology corporation websites. This specialization is designed for science and technology students interested in writing, as well as humanities students interested in technology and science.
The professional writing specialization will introduce you to specific writing, design, and communication skills commonly used in a variety of professional environments – such as journalism, writing for the media, public relations, and marketing. Related careers include speech writing, copywriting, website design, grant writing, journalistic reporting, blogging, brief writing, and policy analysis.
The public rhetoric track offers you an opportunity to develop your oral and written skills as you practice the art of logic, persuasion, and public speaking. You will learn the theory behind media and receive training to evaluate, critique, and create it. This specialization will equip you for many spheres including public service, business, law, and technology.
Writing Courses (9 credits)
Technical Writing (Note: Two 2-credit courses are offered in this specialization. Students may only select one of the two to count toward the minor.)
Professional Writing Choose four from the following:
Public Rhetoric Choose four courses from the following: