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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT) 
    
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)

Professional & Technical Communication, B.S.

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Introduction

Professional & technical communicators are vital in every organization across every industry sector. UW-Stout’s Professional & Technical Communication (PTC) program provides students with the skills needed in many companies and businesses.

Graduates of this program will have the expertise to research, visualize, design, develop and manage content and content production across many platforms and channels, including web, print, and social media. The continuous development of new communication technologies creates a steady demand for professionals who can efficiently and accurately create content.

The coursework is flexible to allow you to explore areas of communication that are especially of interest to you, such as marketing, photography, print production, video, and design.

All PTC students participate in a work experience to get practical, real world expertise in the areas of communication they choose to pursue.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation:      120 credits  
Stout Core General Education Requirements:    33-36 credits  
Major Requirements: 67-70 credits  
Professional Core: 10-13 credits  
Free Electives: to reach 120 credits

Program Requirements

Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)

Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)

Communications & Literacy (9 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Humanities & Arts (6 credits)

Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)

Take at least one natural science with a lab.

Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)

Professional Foundations (67 credits)

Rhetoric and Writing (12 credits)

Technical Communication (12 credits)

Professional Communication (13 credits)

Experiential Learning (1 credit)

All students are required to complete at least one credit of field experience (ENGL-398) or cooperative education experience (ENGL-349). See your advisor or program director for additional information. NOTE: Each work experience credit requires at least 80 hours of professional work. Co-ops must meet the requirements set by Career Services: at least 320 hours with paid compensation completed within a summer or semester.

Media and Design (12 credits)

Social and Cultural Awareness (12 credits)

Global Learning (6-9 credits)

Students must obtain at least six credits of foreign language AND/OR credits earned while studying abroad.

Applied Field (10-13 credits)

In consultation with your advisor and/or program director, select a set of courses that add up to 10-13 credits for your Applied Field. These can be courses to support a field that applies to your interests or professional goals. (This can include courses towards an established minor or certificate.)

Free Electives to Reach 120 Credits

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