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English: Concentration Professional, Technical, Creative Writing

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Why Study Writing

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the number of jobs in technical writing and related fields will grow on pace with the expanding career field; job growth from 2024 until 2033 meets the national average of all occupations and is higher than related fields in media and communication. Job openings in PTC are most common with high-tech industries in places like California, Texas, and the Northeast, but Tennessee employs more technical writers than the national average, and the mean pay for technical writers is higher than comparable careers in Tennessee. Many of our former students have successful careers in their field after graduation.

PTC faculty have decades of experience as educators, editors, and writers. They take pride in individualized success for students. Dr. Deeren is an award-winning fiction writer and professor of working-class experiences and is an important part of our internship opportunities. Dr. Fuglsby teaches technical and professional communication courses and researches topics of digital writing, collaboration, and intercultural communication. Dr. Major has published on international communication, computer editing tools, and collaboration. A technical writer since 1988, Dr. Wadia brings his wide experience to audiences at large regional conferences such as SCMLA. He frequently presents on issues related to workplace professionalism and tips for success with employment opportunities as technical writer or editor.

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Professional, Technical, Creative Writing Program Requirements

English: Professional, Technical, Creative Writing Sample 4 Year Plan

General Education Core