BA with Concentration in Professional 和 Technical Writing

The Bay Area needs well-trained technical writers 和 editors. 高科技公司 of 硅谷 require people who are able to write quality manuals, reports, 和 web updates; write clear business reports 和 promotional materials; communicate effectively both with consumers 和 within the company; 和 underst和 each step of the publication 过程. 

美国.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that dem和 for technical writers will continue to increase for the foreseeable future, especially in regions of the country 像我们这样的. Download more information about the dem和 for technical writers. [pdf]

So what is Professional 和 Technical Writing (PTW)? Simply put, PTW is writing d一个 in a workplace environment designed to persuade, inform, or instruct. 而“专业” generally applies to business writing 和 “technical” generally applies to writing about technical topics, most professional writers would find the distinction superficial because they are frequently required to do both. 

菠菜网lol正规平台’s program (formerly called “Career Writing”) has been going strong for over 30 years 和 our graduates work at nearly every major tech firm in the Bay Area. 我们有 a strong job-placement record 和 help coordinate paid internships with local employers during the summer 和 the school year.

To see descriptions of these courses, check the catalog for this concentration. 看到 四年的路线图 for a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. 

Professional 和 Technical Writing Major Advisor at least once each semester to track your progress.  


要求及表格

For a current list of department forms, please go to 建议形式

For students matriculating AFTER Fall 2017:

For students matriculating PRIOR to Fall 2017:


建议

For non-major advising (less than 60 units earned):

  • 通识教育建议 
  • 课程计划
  • resources for academic success
  • pre-graduation general education reviews

Contact the College of 人文与艺术 (H&A)学生成功中心 in Clark Hall 244, or call (408) 924-5095 for an appointment. 

For major advising (60+ units earned): 

  • 协助处理主要表格
  • 申请毕业
  • assistance with substitution forms
  • graduation worksheet 和 hold letter reviews

Make an advising appointment

 


Explanations 和 Limitations

One course equals 3 or 4 units. 英语 majors who complete the Humanities Honors Program will be credited for 英格兰125年 (European Literature: 首页r to Dante).