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Minor in Technical Communication

Theoretical and practical information about communicating complex scientific and technical information to different audiences. Students work on written, oral, and visual communication.

Requirements (16 credits minimum)

  • WRIT 3257 (3 cr) Scientific and Technical Presentations
  • WRIT 3562W (4 cr) Technical and Professional Writing
  • WRIT 4561 (3 cr) Editing and Style for Technical Communicators
  • Two WRIT courses at 3xxx level or above chosen in consultation with the Minors Adviser

Independent study is not permitted. Internships may only be taken with the minor advisor's approval.

For more information, call 612-624-3445 or email writ@umn.edu.