Certificate & MS Program Student Opportunities and Support
As a professional student, our faculty and staff will support you throughout your program. We provide various opportunities to help students get the most out of their studies. We also partner with the College of Liberal Arts and the Graduate School to provide comprehensive academic and professional support for graduate students.
Importantly, the Certificate and MS programs are committed to fostering a community that models accessibility, celebrates diverse viewpoints and goals, and is welcoming and inclusive to all. We recognize that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) must be addressed on individual and group levels. Read our department’s Equity and Diversity Statement for more about how we enact our DEIA values.
Renowned Technical Communication Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
| Faculty | Specialty Areas |
|---|---|
| Dr. Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch | Rhetoric and technical communication, writing theory and pedagogy, online writing instruction, usability and human factors |
| Dr. Dan Card | Rhetoric of science & environment, digital/computational rhetoric, technical writing, rhetorics of innovation & entrepreneurship |
| Dr. Isidore Dorpenyo | Intercultural communication, localization, election technologies, social justice, public engagement, and user experience |
| Dr. Molly Kessler | Rhetoric of health and medicine, professional and technical communication, rhetoric of science and technology |
| Dr. Fernando Sánchez | Exploring the connection between rhetoric and place, digital stewardship, technical and professional communication (TPC), and diverse publics: addressing issues of access and inclusivity in scholarship and professional practices |
Technical Communication Advisory Board
A trademark feature of our graduate programs is the opportunity to work with the Department of Studies’ Technical Communication Advisory Board (TCAB). TCAB offers multiple ways to connect with and learn from industry leaders in technical communication, including a hallmark mentor program. TCAB members also provide critical program and curricular feedback so that we can best prepare the technical communication leaders of tomorrow.
Experiential Learning
Our programs offer students various opportunities to obtain real-world experience, build a professional portfolio, and become more engaged citizens and members of technical communication communities. As an MS or Certificate student, you'll engage in project-based courses that allow you to work with community and industry partners and apply your studies toward your interests and professional goals.
Student Development Hub
We offer current students support through a program website called the MS/Certificate Student Development Hub. This website offers:
- information on program milestones, policies, and procedures;
- resources to help students learn new skills and prepare for the next step in their careers; and
- wellbeing resources for professional students.