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Apr 25, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Technical Writing and Editing, B.S.
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About the Program
The Technical Writing and Editing program provides the student with both the theory and production practices of delivering technical and scientific information used by industry and government to a general audience. Students hone their ability in writing to meet a professional standard, develop their ability to meet editing needs in content and copy rules, further their design abilities, demonstrate the ability to create reports, proposals and manuals, all while adhering to the demands of deadlines.
Student Outcomes
- Evaluate the currency, authenticity, validity and reliability of resources and document those resources according to publication standards
- Demonstrate, in writing, industry-standard style, language conventions and processes for professional communication and technical writing
- Demonstrate effective use of technologies appropriate to the technical communication industry.
- Analyze, synthesize and incorporate numeric data, as well as visual materials including images, figures, charts and tables into technical documents; and
- Prepare persuasive documents with well-reasoned arguments, applying the conventions of technical and scientific writing.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
- A minor is required for this program.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Multicultural Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Multicultural Graduation Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the Multicultural Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
Department Core: 12 credits
All Journalism and Media Production majors begin with the following courses:
Technical Writing and Editing Courses: 15 credits
All Technical Writing and Editing majors take the following courses and select one of two specialties:
Select One of the Following:
International Technical Communication: 6 credits
Choose any 2 courses (6 credit hours) from the following:
Technical Writing: 6 credits
Choose any 2 courses (6 credit hours) from the following:
Major Electives: 6 credits
Students complete the major with six credit hours of electives. Any course offered by the department is an eligible elective. Please select electives in consultation with an adviser.
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| Multicultural Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Department Core |
12 credits |
| Major Required Courses |
15 credits |
| International Technical Communications or Technical Writing |
6 credits |
| Major Electives |
6 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Minor and Unrestricted Electives |
42-48 credits |
| Total for the Technical Writing and Editing Major, B.S. |
120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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