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BA Overview

A bachelor's degree in English with a major in technical writing prepares graduates for careers in technical communication as technical writers and editors. It also provides a foundation for those who pursue graduate work in technical communication.

The skills students develop are appropriate to many professional fields:

  • Private industry (especially computer hardware and software)
  • Government
  • Education
  • Publishing houses
  • Professional associations
  • Consulting
  • Management