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Business & Technical Writing

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Mission Statement
Resident Faculty
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About the Program

Courses prepare the student for graduate school, and provide practical knowledge, which can lead to career opportunities in a variety of related occupational areas, such as: advertising copy writer, editor, journalist, lawyer, press secretary, public relations director, reporter, speech writer, teacher or professor, technical writer, writer or author.

Mission Statement

An English degree from USF Sarasota-Manatee with a concentration in Business and Technical Writing attests to the achievement of skills necessary for a successful writing career. Before graduating, Business and Technical Writing students must define and solve communication problems and employ effective strategies, approaches, and media tools for meeting the needs of those who will hire them as professionals. Students are required to complete, with a minimum grade of B (3.0), a capstone course in which they demonstrate competency in preparing real-world work assignments.

Resident Faculty


Adjunct Faculty

  • Dr. JoNette LaGamba
  • Prof. Jamie Cooper
  • Prof. John Stewart

                                            Faculty may not be teaching every term

Academic Advisors

Bethery von Dassow
Academic Advisor
Office of Student Services
8350 N. Tamiami Trail, C107
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-4330
Online appointment scheduler

Jennifer Meier
Academic Advisor
Office of Student Services
8350 N. Tamiami Trail, C107
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-4330
Online appointment scheduler