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Nov 21, 2024
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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English, Professional and Technical Writing Concentration, BA
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Professional and Technical Writing is writing done in a workplace environment designed to persuade, inform, or instruct. While “professional” generally applies to business writing and “technical” generally applies to writing about technical topics, most professional writers would find the distinction superficial because they are frequently required to do both. SJSU’s program (formerly called “Career Writing”), offered by the Department of English and Comparative Literature , has been going strong for over 30 years and our graduates work at nearly every major tech firm in the Bay Area. We have a strong job-placement record and help coordinate paid internships with local employers during the summer and the school year.
Summary of Degree Units
| University Graduation Requirements |
38 |
| Major Preparation |
6-16 |
| Major Core Requirements |
24-25 |
| Concentration Requirements |
20 |
| Major Elective |
3-4 |
| University Electives |
17-29 |
| Total |
120 |
Program Roadmaps
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.
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University Requirements
Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).
Core Lower Division General Education (27 units)
Of the 39 units required by the university, 12 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3 or B4 must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with major advisor for details.
Note: Students who have completed the ADT Transfer degree (under SB 1440) for this major will have completed all lower division GE requirements and should follow the 60 unit guarantee roadmap. Meet with an advisor prior to registering for your first semester for the 60 unit roadmap or specific questions.
Upper Division General Education (3 units)
Of the 9 units required by the university, 6 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.
American Institutions (6 units)
Complete one 6 unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.
The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see the course description for details).
Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.
African American Studies (6 units)
Asian American Studies (6 units)
Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)
U.S. History and Government (6 units)
Physical Education (2 units)
All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .
Major Preparation (6-16 units)
- One year of foreign language study at the college level or equivalency through examination 0-10 unit(s)
Complete one course (3 units):
Major Requirements (47-49 units)
Core Courses (24-25 units)
Literature for Global Understanding (3 units)
Complete one course:
Shakespeare (4 units)
Complete one course:
American Literature & Ethnicity (3-4 units)
Complete one course:
Professional and Technical Writing Concentration (20 units)
Complete two courses (8 units):
Major Elective (3-4 units)
- Any one upper division English Course 3-4 unit(s)
University Electives or Minor (17-29 units)
Total Units Required (120 units)
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