Professional and Technical Writing

University of Arizona

United States of America, Tucson

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University of Arizona

United States of America , Tucson

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 85

Campuses

Main - Tucson

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 58,523 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Professional and Technical Writing

About

The Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing (PTW) prepares students to communicate effectively and ethically in technologically and culturally diverse environments. The degree draws on the expertise of English department faculty to provide preparation in critical reading and thinking, language skills, editing, research, communication genres and styles, rhetorical theory, and practices of digital communication. The PTW major offers students the opportunity to engage in local community and industry writing projects that will provide valuable professional preparation. Graduates of the PTW major will be ready to pursue graduate studies in fields requiring highly developed writing skills and technical knowledge, or to pursue careers in a range of industries, in professions including: - technical writing - professional editing and publishing - content strategy and management - project management - user experience research and design

Communicate effectively and inclusively across differences in cultures, abilities, and technologies

Implement flexible strategies for designing and redesigning communication in a variety of genres and platforms and for a variety of purposes

Apply a repertoire of research strategies to understand, engage, and collaborate with readers, users, and stakeholders

Analyze, develop, and manage content using appropriate tools and technologies

Apply reflexive and critical strategies for self-assessment

Disciplines

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The specific admission requirements relating to Jordan are as follows:

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts

Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent

Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 58,523

Application Fee

USD 85

How to Apply

The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
Admission decisions are announced by email; your admission packet will come in the mail later.
Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment.