Political Science
Bachelor of Arts
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
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:\n- technical writing\n- professional editing and publishing\n- content strategy and management\n- project management\n- user experience research and design
Learning Outcomes
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
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Political Science