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Studying Professional & Technical Writing at Weber State

An emphasis in professional and technical writing focuses upper-division courses on the theory and practice of technical communication. You’ll learn how to create and edit complex professional documents.

Professional & Technical Writing Highlights

As a student in Weber State’s professional and technical writing program, you can join the Society for Technical Communication, a professional organization that helps you network and find jobs in technical writing.

Diana Lujan

Plans to graduate in 2025

"My teachers were outstanding, and I am filled with knowledge and eager to pursue my career after graduation. The most helpful things I learned were document design principles, content management, technical editing, grant writing, community engagement, and how to write proposals and style guides."

What You’ll LEARN at Weber

Professional and technical writing courses teach you how to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

This emphasis gives you a strong understanding of:

  • Document design
  • Content management
  • Professional and technical writing and editing

What You CAN DO After Weber

A Weber State English degree with an emphasis in professional and technical writing prepares you for many potential career paths.

Specific job titles include content manager, technical writer, editor, journalist, and content specialist.

If you have questions, contact a WSU Career Advisor.