Minor in Technical and Professional Writing
About This Program
The Minor in Technical and Professional Writing (TPW) provides students with training in technical and professional writing, document design, visual communication, editing, and usability, and it helps students become more effective communicators in both traditional and new media environments. Students selecting the TPW minor should consult first with the undergraduate advisor in their department or program for approval of the minor and then with an undergraduate advisor in the Department of English. Working with advisors, students will select a sequence of courses to fulfill the requirements of the minor.
Competencies
- Students completing the Technical and Professional Writing Minor will be able to compose, evaluate, and revise user-centered technical documents and designs to meet diverse audience needs and communication goals.
- Students completing the Technical and Professional Writing Minor will be able to understand and apply ethical principles, especially those related to the impact of technical writing and design on diverse communities and stakeholders.
- Students completing the Technical and Professional Writing Minor will demonstrate competency and confidence in using industry-standard tools and technologies for writing, design, and communication, preparing them for careers in technical writing, user experience, content creation, and related fields.
Curriculum
| English Foundations | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| ENGL 2338 | TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| Technical and Professional Writing Specialization | ||
| Choose three of the following: | 9 | |
| TOPICS IN TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| TECHNICAL EDITING | ||
| TECHNICAL PROCEDURES AND MANUALS | ||
| GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
| INFORMATION DESIGN | ||
| THE EARLY HISTORY OF TECHNICAL WRITING | ||
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| DESIGNING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN ENGLISH | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
To count toward the minor, all courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Advising Resources
First time in college students must meet with the Liberal Arts advisor at the University Advising Center prior to their first semester but should meet with their program advisor after that. Transfer students should meet with their program advisor to enroll after accepting admission.
Location:
209 and 210 Carlisle Hall
Email:
englishadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-0358