• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

在这里学什么？

The Professional and Technical Writing major is designed for students who want a career in user assistance, technical communication, science writing, editing, content strategy and development, social media management and creation, grant writing, and science journalism. Students in this major participate in internships and experiential learning programs. They often apply course knowledge to work with clients on real-world projects.

At Virginia Tech, you will create user guides, online documentation, scientific reports, how-to videos, persuasive proposals, and other workplace documents. In addition to your professional and technical writing classes, you will complete courses in literature, digital media, and critical frameworks. Working individually and in teams, you will combine writing skills with technological solutions to solve problems, help users from diverse backgrounds, and address pressing technical and social challenges.

Career Options

• Technical editor/writer
• Web development and writing
• Management, scientific, and technical consulting
• Software publisher
• Scientific research
• Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publisher
• Content strategist
• Editor
• Social media coordinator
• Communications manager
• News reporter
• Digital copywriter

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students must complete: 3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II), 2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics), additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended). Some majors have other requirements, such as an additional year of advanced math or lab science. Most students who are selected for admission have completed more than the minimum requirements and have at least a B+ grade point average. Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5, with no sub score below 6.5 to be considered for admission to Virginia Tech. Students taking the PTE must obtain a score of at least 53. Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have scores of: Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16, Computer-based test: at least 233, Paper-based test: at least 550.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$30,867.00 (¥ 199,830) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日, 2022一月18日

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留学地点：Virginia Tech925 Prices Fork Road,BLACKSBURG,Virginia,24061, United States