The courses may be from multiple departments but cannot be taken from the Department of Rhetoric. At least two courses in the area must be upper division. To discuss non-rhetoric courses required as part of the major, contact the Department of Rhetoric assistant major coordinator. The program also expects students to take courses outside of rhetoric in areas listed under Required Courses such as area B and area E. Language Requirements Scientific and technical communication majors are encouraged to take a foreign language. Minor Requirements Provides theoretical and practical information about how to communicate complex technical information to various audiences.
Students take required courses in oral and written communication and in communication technologies.
For help in planning a minor, contact the major coordinator of the Scientific and Technical Communication program in the Department of Rhetoric. Students must complete at least 21 credits to complete the minor. Courses should be selected in consultation with the student's academic adviser and the major coordinator of the Scientific and Technical Communication Program. The information in online catalogs and other University publications or announcements is subject to change without notice. University offices can provide current information about possible changes.