Technical Communication Postbaccalaureate Certificate

The Department of Writing Studies trains students to understand how people use written communication (digital, visual, textual) to shape the world around them, with a particular emphasis on communication in scientific and technical areas. The Certificate in Technical Communication focuses on applying basic theory and research-driven approaches to create and adapt content to solve complex problems in technical communication workplaces. Students connect with workplace professionals through client projects, virtual and global teamwork, mentorships, and emerging technologies. These experiences enable students to develop unique strengths in digital, usability, and science/health/medical communication.

Certificate courses are taught by graduate faculty who themselves have active research agendas in these areas. Students also have the opportunity to work with the Technical Communication Advisory Board (TCAB), a group of business leaders who provide pathways to experiential learning opportunities including networking, mentoring, and internships.

This fully online program equips professionals for transition to the technical communication field and/or serves as the foundation for specialized study at the master's level that is tailored to career goals. All coursework from the Certificate can be applied to the MS in Scientific and Technical Communication upon admission to the MS and with program approval.