1. Technical Writing Program at the
University of the Incarnate Word
By:
Ceile Clement
Nick Medrano
Lea Padilla
Ashley Rivas
Clinton Thomas
Vanessa Unsell
“The Universe is Yours”

2. Technical Writing Industry
The technical writing industry is thriving right
now with a 17% growth rate - 3% above average
One of the fastest growing job markets

3. Local Statistics
15% growth for technical writers and projects
3,940 technical writers employed in Texas by
in 2018
Austin and San Antonio listed respectively as
relatively popular areas for technical writers

4. Local Statistics

5. Regional Competitors
UTSA
• Tuition
• Ranked 41st for Technical Writing
• Graduate and PhD programs
Texas State
• Funded Scholarships
• Ranked 35th
Texas Tech
• Highest Ranking in the state
• 5th best writing program
• Online degree

6. National Competitors
Carnegie Mellon
• 44th best in the Nation
• 1st for Technical Writing
• Specifically designed program

8. Recommendation
Implement as a minor
– Low start up cost
– Time to distinguish program
– Develop demand
– Increase in enrollment
Progress towards graduate or certification
program

9. Recommendation
Minor program will help increase job
opportunities in a sustainable growing market
According to Clinton Lanier’s study, experience
is a key area for a technical writer

10. States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
California 5,910 0.42 1.2 $40.57 $84,380
Texas 3,420 0.33 0.94 $28.90 $60,110
Virginia 2,880 0.81 2.3 $36.69 $76,310
Maryland 2,000 0.81 2.29 $33.66 $70,000
New York 2,000 0.24 0.67 $32.11 $66,780

11. Reasoning for Recommendation
A majority of employers are looking for candidates
with previous/general technical writing experience
Subject matter experience is also another key
factor that employers are looking for
Extensive education is not required in order to get
a technical writing position

12. Minor Complements Major
By adding a minor program, students will be
able to add technical writing minor in addition
to their major
The minor can compliment majors such as
English, Business, Nursing, Politics, etc.
More jobs can become available to students

13. Minor Beneficial to English
Department
• The English department would benefit from
an increase in enrollment by attracting current
UIW students from other colleges
• Adding a new degree to offer prospective
students

14. Cost to Implement Minor
• Classes already exist
• New curriculum does not need to be created
• More class sections may need to be offered
depending upon enrollment
• Cost will include:
– Adding additional sections
– Professors pay, classroom costs, etc.

15. Texas Tech Minor Curriculum

16. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Minor
Curriculum

17. UIW Example Minor Requirements
Option 1 Option 2

18. Detail of the Program
UIW Mission
– Follows UIW mission for educational excellence
Goals and objectives
– Credentials in the field of technical writing
– Minor complements many offered degrees
– Low cost
– Easy integration as a minor
Benefits of catalogue
– Pairing with varying undergraduate degrees
– Job opportunities
– Extended education

19. Marketing the Minor Program to Other
UIW colleges
• Word of mouth through English core classes
by the professor
• Brochures dispersed throughout campus
emphasizing benefits of technical writing
minor
• Press release in the Word
• Lecture- “Technical Writing-What it Can Add
to your Degree”

20. Marketing the Minor Program to the
San Antonio Public
Open lectures to the public
Press releases
Company involvement-Sponsor a Technical
Writer
Create a society of Technical Writing Charter
on campus

21. Closing Statement
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