Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
The major in writing, rhetoric and technical communication (WRTC) equips you for academic and professional success as a communicator in print and electronic media. It develops you into an accomplished writer and editor, able to evaluate the effectiveness of communication based upon the principles of rhetoric. You will also cultivate a proficiency in critical and analytical thinking as well as technology. Ultimately, this major will prepare you for a career as a professional communicator in a wide range of fields.
WRTC graduates can expect career opportunities in writing, editing, or production positions with a variety of business, educational, or industry employers, including the computer hardware and software industry, law firms, journalism, health care providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, education, engineering companies, publishing houses, environmental concerns, not-for-profit or political organizations, and technical translation groups of multinational corporations.
Degrees Offered
B.A.
B.S.
Concentrations
Technical and Scientific Communication
Writing and Rhetoric
Minors
Technical and Scientific Communication
Writing and Rhetoric
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Declare the technical and scientific communication major when you register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
New Transfer Students and Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Submit an application, a writing sample, a copy of your degree progress report (available in MyMadison) and meet with the department head in Harrison Hall, room 2252.
Progressing in the Major
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in WRTC 210, WRTC 230 and WRTC 240 to progress in the major.
Students do not have to declare WRTC to take core classes in the major.
