Overview

The Professional Writing Major is offered by Oregon Institute of Technology. Develop and hone your professional and technical writing skills in this innovative and interdisciplinary Professional Writing program.

Key Facts

Whatever your interest—scientific and technical writing, digital media, or writing in organizations—our highly customizable program can match your passions with your career goals. Additionally, we offer flexible entry points, so that whether you already have some college credits, are just entering college, or are a working professional, Oregon Tech’s bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing has a place for you. Above all, professional writers write; they’re grant writers, information architects, web designers, technical editors, social media managers, and much, much more. Professional writers are the “air-traffic controllers” of writing within organizations; they manage projects, conduct research, and design innovative communication solutions. They use their advanced written communication skills to synthesize information and span boundaries between technical experts, decision-makers, and the public. Organizations and industries everywhere rely on professional writers to communicate their messages and effectively reach their stakeholders—and Oregon Tech’s Professional Writing externship will give you the hands-on experience you need to prepare you to write in these exciting professional contexts. Our 12-credit flexible externship, offered in your senior year, will give you real-world experience as you create a portfolio of professional work that will make you an attractive and sought-after job candidate. Working with your faculty advisor, you will develop an externship in an industry of your choosing to help you meet your career goals. During your externship, you can also pursue advanced coursework to further hone your skills and prepare you to excel from the day you graduate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Web Authoring

Writing in the Public Interest

Science Writing

Writing for the Health Professions

Communication in Leadership
Project Management for Writers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Klamath Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application

Pay the $50 Application Fee (must be paid when you submit your application)

Submit your university transcripts (for transfer students)

Submit your secondary school transcripts (for students with fewer than 36 quarter or 24 semester credit hours)

Submit your evaluated international transcripts

Meet an English language proficiency requirement

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24210 USD / year

≈ 24210 USD / year
Out-of-State

24210 USD / year

≈ 24210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7590 USD / year

≈ 7590 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE: 380.10 per credit

Living costs

Klamath Falls

United States

1676 - 2986 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Klamath Falls

Funding

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