This exciting field offers opportunities to work in a variety of industries, and often leads to contracting and consulting positions. While many technical writers work in the computer industry, there is also demand for technical writers in scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, electronics and other high-tech firms. Benefits Instructors are UW faculty and practicing professionals with expertise in the field and teaching experience. Program participants make valuable professional contacts with classmates. Courses have been developed and approved by the UW Department of Technical Communication and UW Bothell.
Students receive a certificate upon successful completion of the program.
A permanent record of coursework is maintained. Participants have access to resources of the University of Washington libraries while enrolled in the program. An advisory board of leading technical writers, publication managers and UW faculty designed the program. This board monitors the progress and quality of the program, and updates the curriculum as needed. Course Descriptions Classes meet two evenings per week either on the UW campus in Seattle or in Bellevue.