English (MATPW)

CIP Code

23.1303

M. A. in Technical and Professional Writing

Required Core Courses

These seven courses below are required:

ENGL 5106	Technical Writing in the Digital Age	3 credits
ENGL 5206	Public and Professional Writing	3 credits
ENGL 5650	Theory and Practice in Editing and Style	3 credits
NMAC 5108	Writing and Publishing in Digital Environments	3 credits
COMM 5000	Rhetoric: Written, Visual, and Oral Communication	3 credits
ITEC 5300	Web Development	3 credits
ITEC 5320	Instructional Design	3 credits

Elective Courses

Students will take three of the following four elective courses:

MCOM 5131	News Writing and Reporting	3 credits
ITEC 5310	Human Computer Interaction	3 credits
ENGL 6100	Seminar in Landmark Reports and Papers	3 credits
COMM 6610	Social Media Communication and Advertising	3 credits

Program Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites beyond admission requirements to the program. However, students who want to refresh their writing skills at the undergraduate level may consider taking one or more classes in the Minor in Professional Writing (such as PFWR 3160 Introduction to Professional Writing).