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Here in the Willamette Valley, we have a number of programs that address the professional needs of technical communicators. For graduate studies, check out the Center for Excellence in Writing at Portland State University. You will also find undergraduate courses, such as Intro to Technical Writing, in the PSU English Department.

Washington State University offers technical writing courses at its Vancouver campus. Check out their Professional Writing Certificate.

Marylhurst University offers a writing degree in conjunction with their literature curriculum. The link is English Literature and Writing.

Reed College has long been known for stressing writing skills throughout its curriculum. The strong English department is here: Reed English Department.

The Department of Technical Communication at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle is far away via I-5, but this is a dynamic department that offers online courses and lectures. Click here for more information.

Portland Community College offers a wide variety of writing courses, including technical writing.

Clark College in Vancouver, Washington has a strong English department and offers technical writing courses.

CSU Dominguez Hills offers online technical writing courses for undergraduates. Texas Tech University offers an online Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric.

Bitzoneoffers an online training course in documenting APIs and gives a discount to STC members. See http://www.bitzone.com/training.html for more information or contact Viki Maki at vmaki@bitzone.com.

Online-learning.com offers online courses for professional development. They specialize in courses dealing with Technical Writing, XML Authoring, Usability, and Information Design. All courses provide extensive instructor support, interaction, practical hands on experience, and certification. All members of the STC will receive a 15% discount from online-learning.com upon registration in any of their courses. For further information, contact info@online-learning.com.

STC Members are eligible for a 15% discount in vendor-certified training from PUBSNET, including training on products such as Framemaker, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Webworks Publisher...as well as technologies such as XML and Javascript. You must identify yourself at time of registration as a member of STC. For a list of courses and seminars available, including the Masters Series at Boston University, check: http://www3.niu.edu/publications/Pubs2/writing.html Or contact PUBSNET at 978-649-8555.

We announce new educational opportunities as soon as we hear about them, so please contact Education Chancellor Garret Romaine, gromaine3@comcast.net, with information about classes and workshops not listed on our site.