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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Technical Writing and Editing Major, B.S.
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About the Program
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Technical Writing and Editing are immersed in both the theory and production practices of delivering technical information to diverse audiences including industries, government, NGO’s and general laypeople. Students hone their writing style to meet professional standards; develop editing skills in content and copy rules; further their digital design ability; and create reports, proposals, manuals, etc., all while learning the unique demands of multiple industries.
Students in all JMP programs are expected to demonstrate common industry standards such as active participation, professional conduct, academic integrity, and adherence to 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.
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.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ 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 6 credit hours from the following:
Technical Writing: 6 credits
Choose 6 credit hours from the following:
Major Electives: 6 credits
Students complete the major with six credit hours of electives. Any JMP course is an acceptable elective, but the following list is particularly suited to the degree.
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ 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 |
| 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 ESSJ 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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