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Writing Minor with Technical, Professional & Public Rhetoric Tracks

 

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Technical Writing

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.

Professional Writing

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.

Public Rhetoric

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.

Program Specifics (20-21 Credits Total)

Writing Courses (9 credits)

  • WRIT 305: Technical Communication or WRIT 310: Business Communication
    • *Note: Students selecting the technical writing track must take WRIT 305
  • WRIT 320: Professional Editing
  • Another 300-level WRIT course (in addition to those listed above)
  • OR 3 credits of internship in professional writing (WRIT 480 or COMM 480)

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.)

  • Choose two design courses from the following:
    • DESI 101: Introduction to Visual Communication Design
    • DESI 110: Design Software for Beginners
    • DESI 201: Visual Communication Design I
    • DESI 210: Interactive Design
    • COMM 245: Digital Photography
    • COMM 378: Video Production
    • MECE 107: Engineering Graphics (2 credits)
  • Choose two technical courses from the following:
    • COMP 141: Computer Programming I
    • COMP 155: Introduction to Computer Science
    • COMP 205: Ethics in the Computing Professions
    • ELEE 205: Digital Design Logic
    • ENGR 156: Introduction to Engineering (2 credits)
    • Or other approved courses

Professional Writing
Choose four from the following:

  • COMM 135: Writing for the Media
  • COMM 235: Journalism
  • COMM 300: Public Relations
  • COMM 378: Video Production
  • ENGL 271: Creative Writing
  • ENTR/BUSA 328: Internet Content Marketing
  • COMM 406: Social Media Writing

Public Rhetoric
Choose four courses from the following:

  • COMM 104: Public Speaking and Rhetoric
  • COMM 135: Writing for the Media
  • COMM 240: Media Criticism
  • COMM 305: Persuasion Theory
  • COMM 362: Media Law and Ethics
  • WRIT 381: Creative Nonfiction
  • PHIL 211: General Logic or PHIL 201: Symbolic Logic
  • POLS 358: Workshop in Political Communications
  • Approved WRIT 290 or 390

 

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