Professional and Technical Writing Minor

Writing is a foundational skill in most professional fields. The professional and technical writing minor provides guided practice in designing and producing the kinds of visual and verbal communication expected in the workplace. In this program, students prepare a vast array of deliverable in a variety of genres and media while learning the importance of process, audience analysis, user-centered design, visual rhetoric, strong grammar skills and professionalism. The professional and technical writing minor is a strong pairing with majors in the sciences, humanities or any field where workplace writing is an expectation.

Degree Requirements

Core Courses (8 credits)

WRI 281	Technical Writing	4
WRI 381	Professional Editing	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Electives (12 credits)

Choose from the following list of courses.

CHE 233L	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 235L	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 420	Advanced Biochemistry	4
CHE 430	Advanced Instrumental Chemistry	4
CHE 430L	Advanced Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory	0
CHE 451	Capstone Chemical Research	1-2
CHE 460	Introduction to Forensic Research	1-4
COM 225	Media Writing	4
COM 232	Visual Literacy	4
COM 301	Introduction to Organizational Communication	4
COM 302	Digital Media and Design for Communication	4
COM 315	Web Design	4
COM 327	Communication and Law	4
ENG 205	Advanced English Grammar	4
ENG 370	Printing, Publishing and Book Arts	4
JOU 271	News Reporting and Writing	4
JOU 273	Practicum in Student Publications	1-4
JOU 371	Feature Writing	4
LJA 211	Legal Research and Writing	4
WRI 200	Introduction to Creative Writing	4
WRI 220	Digital Writing and Culture	4
WRI 230	Special Topics	1-4
WRI 242	Introduction to Publication Editing and Design	4
WRI 245	Yearbook Publication	2
WRI 376	Advanced Publication Practicum	4
WRI 385	Visual Rhetoric and Design	4
WRI 485	Directed Professional Writing	1-4
WRI 490	Writing Internship	1-10
Total Credit Hours:		12

Total Credit Hours: 20