This degree offers a unique combination of written, digital, oral and visual communication theory and practice as it relates to interdisciplinary areas of science and technology. Core WRIT courses address writing and editing, rhetorical theory, visual rhetoric and document design, usability, and technical communication practices. Students combine core WRIT courses with one of four sub-plan areas in technology or science: information technology and design, biological and health sciences, legal discourse and public policy, and environmental science. For major advising, contact the Assistant Director of the Technical Writing and Communication Program in the Department of Writing Studies in 202 Nolte Center.?