Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Professional and Technical Writing] From Virginia Tech

You will combine coursework on the methods, forms, technologies, and issues of workplace writing with practical experience. The professional and technical writing major emphasizes the role of online writing skills and electronic content strategy in 21st century professional and technical communication.

Our wide-ranging curriculum emphasises electronic communication. You complete our Professional and Technical Writing degree with an understanding of international technical content standards and computing applications. You will perfect skills in writing and rhetoric, and a create a portfolio of multimodal writing samples.

Careers in technical or scientific writing can be found in a number of industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, industries with the highest employment level for technical writers include:

• computer systems design
• management, scientific, and technical consulting services
• architecture and engineering
• software publishers
• scientific research
• aerospace product and parts manufacturing
• newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers