Minor in Technical and Professional Communication (18 hours)
The Technical and Professional Communication minor prepares students for opportunities and flexibility in numerous fields by building proficiencies in areas such as report writing, design, grant writing, technical writing, editing, ethical communication practices, and more. Such skills may be especially suited for students in science, technology, business, social work, communications, and any field that expects effective communication. Students will develop skills in line with the writing expectations in their field, including the ability to design effective written, visual, and oral communication; analyze and compose in various professional writing genres; write for clarity and conciseness; and much more.
Students majoring in any field, including English, may minor in Technical and Professional Communication.
Course Requirements (18 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 2210 Technical and Professional Communication (may also be used to satisfy General Education requirements) |
3 |
| ENGL 305 Report Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 406 Visual Rhetoric and Design | 3 |
| ENGL 4017 Professional Writing Theory and Ethics | 3 |
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One of the following:
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3 |
Choose one of the following electives:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 345 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 401 Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL 408 Grant Writing | 3 |
| SPAN 301 Translation and Interpretation | 3 |
| SPAN 310 Spanish for Professional Personnel | 3 |
| SPAN 311 Advanced Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| HPE 459 Sports Marketing | 3 |
| COMM 303 Public Relations Techniques | 3 |
| COMM 314 Strategic Uses of Social Media | 3 |
| COMM 331 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 460 Public Relations Cases and Campaigns | 3 |
| CDIS 478 Professional Writing in Communication Disorders | 3 |
