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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Technical Communication

Technical Communication trains students to communicate complex information, targeting both aspiring professionals and those enhancing their skills.

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Degree
  • Master of Arts
Location
  • Online
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
  • Online
Length

36 Credit Hours

Challenge Yourself

 

The Master of Arts in Technical Communication equips students with the theory and practical skills to communicate complex information efficiently and effectively.

This program is designed for multiple types of students including those seeking careers or pursuing doctoral studies in technical communication.

This program also supports established professionals from other fields seeking graduate-level development to enhance their skill-set and increase their value within their areas of expertise (including medical, industrial, and managerial).

Students in this program learn to analyze writing situations, design documents for print and digital media, produce texts for a variety of audiences, and manage large documentation projects. Technical communicators frequently consult with varied industries or find employment in medicine, petroleum/engineering, software/web development, or other fields that require superior communication skills.

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Discover Your Future

Our graduate program prepares students to enter a variety of fields, including medical writing, software design/documentation, procedural writing, web authoring, and more.

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Learn From Our Outstanding Faculty

Our nationally recognized and award-winning professors bring extensive educational and research experience, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in teaching.

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