Professional Technical Writing Degree

Program Overview

The Professional/Technical Writing emphasis prepares graduates for writing-based roles in public relations, copywriting, technical writing, and desktop publishing. The program develops proficiency in various writing formats, emphasizes writing conventions, and teaches students to adapt their writing to different audiences. Graduates are equipped with research, revision, and technology skills, and can pursue careers in grant writing, web content writing, freelance writing, and medical writing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Professional/Technical Writing emphasis prepares graduates for writing-based roles, such as public relations, copywriting and editing, technical writing, and desktop publishing.
• Objectives:
• Develop proficiency in various professional and technical writing formats
• Demonstrate writing proficiency that exhibits the conventions of professional and technical writing
• Adapt writing style and tone based on target audience
• Utilize research and revision techniques in the writing process
• Utilize technology to enhance the writing process, particularly in online and social media contexts

Careers:

• Potential career paths include:
• Grant and proposal writing
• Web content writing
• Freelance writing and editing
• Medical writing
• Average annual salary: $65,500 as of 2012