MS in Technical Communication
University of Houston Downtown College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Downtown Houston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Master of Science in Technical Communication (MSTC) program requires 33 hours beyond the bachelor's degree, 6 hours of which include a final track project. The MSTC program provides graduates with writing, design, and management skills based on rhetorical principles. Graduates will gain document production skills, conduct audience analysis and usability testing, and study project management and technical communication's ethical and global implications.
The MSTC program is designed for:
- Professional writers seeking promotions to managerial positions
- Medical professionals seeking to produce medical and science writing materials
- Professionals in engineering, science, and technology fields seeking skills in project management and writing results-oriented documents
- Public relations and corporate training professionals wanting to expand employment options
- Students seeking a foundation for doctoral studies or teaching technical communication at community colleges