Technical Writing and Communication B.S.

The Information Technology and Design sub-plan is appropriate for students who are interested in careers in web development, media production, information technology, visual rhetoric, and message design. Students with a background and interest in computer science, engineering, design, visual communication, or technology may find this a useful emphasis area.

Take 15 credits of the following sub-plan; at least 6 of the credits must be from upper division courses.

The Biological and Health Sciences sup-plan is appropriate for students who are interested in careers in medical writing or communication related to public health, pharmacy, or biomedical technology. Students with a background and interest in biology, chemistry, anatomy, public health, nursing, or medicine may find this a useful emphasis area.

Take 15 credits of the following sub-plan; at least 6 of the credits must be from upper division courses.

The Legal Discourse and Public Policy sub-plan is appropriate for students who are interested in careers with the government, politics, law, and public policy. Students with a background and interest in political science, economics, sociology, law, or philosophy may find this a useful emphasis area.

Take 15 credits of the following sub-plan; at least 6 of the credits must be from upper division courses.

The Environmental Science sub-plan is appropriate for students who are interested in careers in natural resources, sustainability, land conservation, and environmental issues. Students with a background and interest in environmental studies, geography, ecology, applied economics, forestry and natural resources, urban studies, and earth sciences may find this a useful emphasis area.

Take 15 credits of the following sub-plan; at least 6 of the credits must be from upper division courses.

Students who double major and choose to complete the capstone requirement in their other major may waive the Technical Writing and Communication BS capstone, and they do not need to replace the 3 credits. Students who are completing a dual degree program must complete the Technical Writing and Communication B.S. capstone.

Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.