Students in Technical Communication will plan, develop, and complete technical communication projects in one or more fields of science and technology. This program will be practice-oriented, emphasizing a problem-solving approach that empowers people in many disciplines to communicate more effectively. Candidates are expected to bridge the complex and isolated worlds of scientific and technical specialties. Through employment of effective communication strategies, candidates will help to make those worlds more comprehensible.
In addition to the Graduate School requirements, applicants to the Master's in Technical Communication are required to respond to the following: MSTC Supplemental Materials
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
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TC 5016 |
Professional Presentations |
1 |
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TC 5376 |
Ethics Proseminar |
1 |
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TC 5476 |
Print Production |
3 |
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TC 5506 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
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TC 5616 |
Research Methods (required during 1st semester of study) |
3 |
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TC 5946 |
Graduate Seminar (taken twice) |
2 |
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TC 5996 |
Thesis/Graduate Project |
6 |
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TC 5956 |
Technical Writing and Editing |
3 |
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TC 5486 |
Multimedia Production |
3 |
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TC 5416 |
Rhetorical Theories & Professional Communication |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total Required Credits |
31 |