Arizona State University College of Integrative Sciences and Arts 16 courses 36 total credits
In the Master of Science program in technical communication, you learn how to design, produce and manage print and digital texts using a variety of tools and technologies. You gain an understanding of the professional, cultural and ethical issues that shape the field. The program balances theory and practice to ensure that you develop the analytical approaches, technological expertise and skills necessary for success as a technical communicator.
| Required Core | 24 credits |
| Restricted Electives | 9 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 36 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TWC 501 | Fundamentals of Technical Communication | 3 |
| TWC 504 | Applied Rhetoric and Technical Communication | 3 |
| TWC 505 | Research in Technical and Applied Communication | 3 |
| TWC 511 | Principles of Visual Communication | 3 |
| TWC 514 | Visualizing Data and Information | 3 |
| TWC 531 | Principles of Technical Editing | 3 |
| TWC 536 | Project Management in Technical Communication | 3 |
| TWC 544 | User Experience | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 24 credits | |
Restricted Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TWC 522 | Social Media in the Workplace | 3 |
| TWC 535 | Global Issues in Technical Communication | 3 |
| TWC 543 | Grant and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| TWC 545 | Content Strategy | 3 |
| TWC 546 | Technical and Scientific Reports | 3 |
| TWC 551 | Copyright and Intellectual Property in the Electronic Age | 3 |
| TWC 552 | Information in the Digital Age | 3 |
| Total Restricted Electives | 9 credits | |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TWC 596 | Technical Communication Capstone | 3 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 3 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students select three of the restricted elective courses. Courses should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
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