Undergraduate Programs: Humanities - English (Technical Writing)

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Talented communicators are a rare and hot commodity these days. Think about it. Websites, emails, billboards, brochures, news reports, public announcements, strategic marketing plans, procedural manuals, event promotions, and legal contracts are just a few of the many vehicles used by industries to promote effective communication within organizations and with the general public.

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities-English with a Technical Writing concentration provides you with an education that can be valuable in a wide range of career fields in educational institutions, advertising agencies, radio and TV broadcasting, public relations firms, business and nonprofit organizations, government agencies and professional associations.

As a writer, you could write for book publishers, magazines, trade journals, newspapers, online sites, company newsletters, radio and TV, movies, and advertisements. Job positions include news writer, journalist, technical writer, and copywriter.

As an editor, you might select and prepare material for publication or broadcast. You may also review, rewrite, and edit a writer's work. Common positions include executive editor, managing editor, assistant editor, copy editor, book production editor, and publication assistant.

The UHV program can also provide you with a background for graduate work, which can lead to a junior college or university teaching position.

Contact Dr. Schnebly at (361) 570-4215 or by e-mail at schneblyc@uhv.edu, for information about the Humanities - Workplace Writing program.