College of Arts, Design & Communication
Professional & Technical Communication
Write the manual, the proposal and the interface copy that engineers can't.
About this program
This program trains writers to produce documentation, proposals and interface copy for technical organizations — the people who translate engineering into language a customer, regulator or new employee can actually use. Every student completes an internship embedded in a technical team.
What you will be able to do
- Write and edit technical documentation for varied audiences
- Design information architecture for manuals and knowledge bases
- Draft proposals and grant materials to a professional standard
- Complete an internship embedded in a technical or engineering team
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| TCOM 220 | Technical Writing |
| TCOM 310 | Information Architecture |
| TCOM 340 | Grant & Proposal Writing |
| TCOM 460 | Internship & Capstone |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 210 | Written Communication |
| IT 220 | Systems Fundamentals for Writers |
| ART 150 | Digital Art Fundamentals |
Where graduates go
- Technical Writer
- Documentation Manager
- UX Writer
- Grant Writer
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $58,700. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 95%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeCADC
Median starting salary$58,700
Placement95%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.