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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technical Writing and Editing, B.S.

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The Technical Writing and Editing degree provides the student with both the theory and production practices of technical writing and editing used by industry and government. The degree includes coursework in writing, editing, design, and production of technical reports, proposals, and manuals, in addition to professional experience and hands-on practice with industry standard tools. The curriculum is designed to provide breadth of knowledge and multi-task capability.

Journalism and Media Production Core

All Journalism and Media Production majors are required to complete the following courses: 12 Credit Hours

JMP 1100 - Journalism Fundamentals Credits: 3
JMP 1450 - Media Literacy and Communication Credits: 3
JMP 2430 - Introduction to Media Production Credits: 3
JMP 2435 - Multimedia Writing and Production Credits: 3

Concentration Courses

15 Credit Hours

JMP 2610 - Introduction to Technical Writing Credits: 3
JMP 3310 - International Technical Communications Credits: 3
JMP 3620 - Technical Editing Credits: 3
JMP 3630 - Producing Digital Documents Credits: 3
JMP 4790 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3

Students Select one of the following two emphases:

International Technical Communication Emphasis Area

Choose any 3 courses (9 credit hours) from the following:

ANT 2330 - Cross-Cultural Communication Credits: 3
BUS 1950 - Business Communication Credits: 3
BUS 3040 - Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Credits: 3
JMP 3330 - Technical Writing for Translation Credits: 3
JMP 3645 - Writing Software and Hardware Documentation Credits: 3

Technical Writing Emphasis Area

Choose any 3 courses (9 credit hours) from the following:

ENV 1200 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
JMP 3330 - Technical Writing for Translation Credits: 3
JMP 3470 - Writing for Interactive Media Credits: 3
JMP 3645 - Writing Software and Hardware Documentation Credits: 3
JMP 3670 - Writing for the Environmental Industry Credits: 3

Electives

Any course offered by the department is an eligible elective. Please select elective courses in consultation with an advisor. 6 Credit hours.

Total for Major: 42 credit hours

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