CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Scientific and Technical Communication?
You can do a lot with this major! Scientific and Technical Communication (S&TC) majors go on to successful careers in academics, business, publishing, research, advocacy, journalism, government, public policy, and much more.
This major is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) offered through the department of Writing Studies, in the College of Liberal Arts. To learn more about the major, see the department of Writing Studies site.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Common Career Titles for this Major:
- Communications Consultant
- Communications Manager
- Copywriter
- Documentation Specialist
- Editor
- Freelance Writer
- Information Architect
- Instructional Designer
- Manager
- Marketing Writer
- Publications Specialist
- Professor
- Researcher
- Teacher
- Technical Editor
- Technical Writer
- Usability Engineer
- Video Scriptwriter
- Webmaster
- Writer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Scientific & Technical Communications majors develop great skills
that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Ability to conduct research and evaluate data
- Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages
- Ability to apply rhetorical theory to professional practice
- Information management
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to work well with diverse groups
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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