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"As a freshman, I had no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life except that I wanted to work in a creative field. The word "technical" first threw me when I heard about WRTC, but once I looked into the course offerings, I realized it was exactly the type of major I was looking for. I have gained valuable experience in web design, graphic design, writing/editing, project management, and print publications. No other major encompasses these vital skills or hands you the opportunities to exercise them."

-Marybeth Petescia

Concentration in Technical and Scientific Communication Communication
Students pursing a concentration in technical and scientific communication will select electives and a depth requirement that complements the concentration. Students should consult their adviser for a list of recommended areas for students concentrating in technical and scientific communication. The concentration will appear on the student's transcript.

In addition to the core requirements for the WRTC major, technical and scientific communication concentrators will take 18 credits from the following list. No more than six hours may be at the 200-level and at least three hours must be at the 400-level.

Approved courses for the Technical and Scientific Concentration:

WRTC 230 Research in TSC1
WRTC 250 Ethical and Legal Issues in TSC
WRTC 311 Rhetorical Analysis
WRTC 320 Writing in the Public Sphere
WRTC 330 Intercultural TSC
WRTC 331 Technology, Literacy and Culture1
WRTC 350 Science, Technology and Literature
WRTC 351 Visual Rhetoric
WRTC 355 Digital Rhetorics
WRTC 360 Instructional Design and Training
WRTC 395 Practicum
WRTC 400 Special Topics in W&R
WRTC 410 Government Writing
WRTC 411 Legal Writing
WRTC 412 Medical Writing

 WRTC 413 Proposal Writing
WRTC 430 Style and Stylistics
WRTC 450 User Documentation
WRTC 451 Publications Management
WRTC 452 Student Publications
WRTC 455 Managerial and Entrepreneurial Communication
WRTC 460 Beginning Topics in Online Publication
WRTC 461 Intermediate Topics in Online Publication
WRTC 462 Advanced Topics in Online Publication
WRTC 480 Special Topics in TSC
WRTC 481 Beginning Web Theory and Design
WRTC 482 Advanced Web Theory and Design
WRTC 490 Advanced Independent Study in TSC
WRTC 499 Honors

1This course meets the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement.

Advising Tracks
Students can also choose to focus their studies by taking courses from an approved advising track. Choosing a track is optional and is not required for the concentration. Students must complete at least five courses in a track to fulfill the track requirements.