Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication

Description

The program provides students with a strong foundation in liberal education to prime them for the core of the program: the integration of communication principles and practices with the concepts in the sciences, in business, and in information and engineering technology. It develops in the students the ability to think clearly and analytically so that they can communicate technical and scientific information to a wide audience range – from experts to lay.

Graduates of Technical Communication enjoy a host of career possibilities in a number of industries. They may be hired as technical writers; copywriters; designers and editors of newsletters, brochures, manuals, and websites; designers of sales, marketing, and advertising campaigns; instructional materials developers; usability testers, information specialists; creative directors; public relations specialists; lay-out artists; researchers; and trainers. With the high premium most industries put on excellent communication skills, the technical communication career landscape is immense.

Program Educational Objectives

Within five (5) years after graduation, graduates of this program shall have:

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and good grasp of science, business, and information and engineering technology concepts enable them to effectively design, disseminate, and assess technical and scientific information and materials.
• Undertaken singly or in teams, projects that show ability to design and formulate solutions to problems and concerns involving communication in any organization or sector in society;
• Had substantial involvement in communication projects that contribute to the welfare and betterment of groups, organizations, or any identified publics;
• Demonstrated professional success via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility;
• Demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of an advanced degree, or professional development / continuing education courses, or industrial training courses;
• Exhibited professional behavior and attitude in practice of Technical Communication or related fields; and,
• Initiated and implemented actions towards the professionalization of Technical Communications.

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates of the program shall be able to:

1. Ability to produce a variety of communication materials for a range of industries, businesses, and audiences.
2. Ability to work with engineers, scientists, researchers, educators, media practitioners in various communication projects.
3. Versatility in using various media and technology to address communication needs and situations.
4. Ability to develop and conduct training programs.
5. A clear grasp of and the stable disposition in using legal and ethical means to address communication needs.
6. Ability to work alone or in teams and always with a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
7. Knowledge of contemporary communication issues, trends, and practices.
8. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
9. Ability to lead and manage interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.