ETSU Technical & Professional Writing Minor

In today’s fast-changing, AI-powered workplace, strong writing skills are more in-demand than ever.

ETSU’s 100% online Technical & Professional Writing (TECW) minor helps students become strategic, ethical communicators who can simplify complex information and create real-world impact.

“The TECW minor empowers students to be strategic, savvy communicators—ready to step into any professional environment with confidence.” — Dr. Chase Mitchell, Program Director

✔ 18 credit hours
✔ Free Adobe certification
✔ Ideal for students in health sciences, STEM, business, journalism & more
✔ Courses focused on AI, multimedia, and emerging tech

📲 Learn more:
https://www.etsu.edu/online/undergraduate-degrees/minors.php -writing-minor

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Clear communication is a skill every industry needs. The Technical & Professional Writing (TECW) minor at ETSU equips students with in-demand writing, editing, and content creation skills—100% online and asynchronous.

✔ Pairs well with any major
✔ 18 credit hours to completion
✔ Adobe certification—free for students
✔ Focus on AI, emerging technology, and multimedia platforms

📈 Technical writing jobs are expected to grow 8% by 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Graduates go on to careers in technical writing, grant writing, content management, journalism, and more.

Learn more & enroll today: https://www.etsu.edu/online/undergraduate-degrees/minors.php -writing-minor

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Our program has been featured in The Online Edge, the e-newsletter by ETSU Online Check out it.

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Check out the first edition of *The BucWrite Bulletin*, the new monthly e-newsletter for Technical & Professional Writing students!

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The Ultimate Technical Writer Roadmap for 2022 Everything you need to know to start your path into becoming a Technical Writer

Do you like to write, teach others, and learn new things?

Step 1: Read this brief "Guide to How to Become a Technical Writer"

Step 2: Enroll in East Tennessee State University's Technical & Professional Writing Minor Program

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Guide: How to Become a Technical Writer First of all, I should make it clear — technical writing is a unique sphere that unites writing and technology. If you consider whether it…