Technical Writing
The minor in Technical Writing responds to the growing need in business, industry, and government for people who can communicate the results of technical work at a level of competence substantially above that usually found in beginning professionals. Indeed, industry and government leaders testify repeatedly that professional success depends both on excellent professional work and on the powerful communication of that work. This 18-credit minor provides all undergraduate students, regardless of college or major, the opportunity for concentrated work in technical writing.
Degree Types: Minor
Coursework
Opportunities to explore the following topics:
- Advanced Technical Writing and Editing
- Rhetorical Theory and Practice
- Science Writing
- Writing for the Web
- Advanced Business Writing
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
Career Paths
Continuing Education
- Graduate school to study business or communications
Industries
Business, Communications, Government, Industry, Marketing
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed
in the Department of English
at Penn State University Park.