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Technical Writing and Editing

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 09.0908

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Denver, Colorado

    Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80217-3362

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasCategory FlexibilityOriginality

Tasks

  • Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarit
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with au
  • Respond to questions from the public.
  • Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Compact digital camerasComputer data input scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesDigital still camerasDigital video camerasMulti-line telephone systemsPrecision rulersTeleconferencing equipmentVideo editing equipmentVideoconferencing equipmentAudio compressorsAudio mixersAudio monitorsAudio speakersBroadcast camerasBroadcast mixing boardsCarousel slide projectorsChannel frequency tunersCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephones

Work Values

Working ConditionsIndependenceAchievementSupportRecognitionRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Technical Writers27-3042.00
  • Editors27-3041.00
  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary25-1122.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex, multi-audience documentation suites — author and organize autonomously, calibrating depth, terminology, and structure to meet the needs of technical, operator, and end-user audiences.
  • Enterprise content repositories and revision archives — govern independently, defining file naming conventions, version control protocols, and audit trails for regulated or high-volume documentation environments.
  • Non-routine or technically ambiguous content from engineers and cross-functional teams — evaluate, restructure, and rewrite to meet publication standards without escalation.
  • Visual communication strategy — determine and execute the selection of photographs, technical illustrations, and data visualizations that best clarify complex system architectures or assembly sequences.
  • Deep subject-matter interviews and iterative review cycles — conduct and facilitate with senior technical personnel, resolving conflicting information through critical analysis and independent judgment.
  • Online help architectures and embedded performance support systems — design, build, and continuously maintain across software product lifecycles using structured authoring and content workflow platforms.
  • Publication layout decisions — make and implement for print and digital formats, collaborating with design and production teams to ensure technical accuracy through final press-ready output.
  • Advanced product systems including schematics, software mockups, and engineering specifications — analyze comprehensively to produce integrated technical documentation covering all operational and safety-critical procedures.
  • Graphics and video creation tools — apply proficiently to develop instructional animations, exploded-view diagrams, and multimedia help content that enhance technical comprehension.
  • Documentation quality metrics and editorial judgment — apply across the full project lifecycle to identify systemic content gaps, prioritize revisions, and deliver publication-ready work on schedule.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
60%
Placement Rate
74%