Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication

Students in the Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication develop the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of technical communication. The program prepares students for positions in technical writing and editing, web content management, information architecture, e-learning design, and more. The Certificate also prepares students to apply to our MS program.

Graduate Handbook

Review our Certificate & MS handbook for current requirements and policies.

Certificate Program Requirements

The Certificate in Technical Communication requires five core courses. Students can complete the program in one to two years; program length depends on how many courses a student takes per term. The five core courses can be taken in any order, although we recommend that students take WRIT 5001 early in their program. 

Fall Courses

• WRIT 5001: Foundations and Futures of Technical Communication (3 credits)
• WRIT 5662: Writing with Digital Technologies (3 credits)

Spring Courses

• WRIT 5112: Information Design (3 credits)
• WRIT 5501: Usability and Human Factors in Technical Communication (3 credits)

Summer Course

• WRIT 5561: Editing and Style for Technical Communicators (3 credits)

Course Cadence

Students typically take one to two courses per term. Students select the number of courses per term that works best for their schedule, and the course load can change between terms as other priorities arise. Current and upcoming graduate-level courses are available in Schedule Builder.

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