| |
Apr 16, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Professional and Technical Communication, BS
|
|
 Return to: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
The Bachelor of Science program prepares students for entry-level positions as technical writers/editors, content developers, or usability professionals, most commonly working on teams to create user guides, web content, and proposals in companies within the information technology, consulting, and healthcare industries.
Degree requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in professional and technical communication.
|
Foundation Courses (12 hours)
Technical Communication Core Courses (12 hours)
Research Methods (6 hours)
Additional Courses (6 hours)
Six additional hours in Technical Communication (TECM) at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Other Course Requirements
Foreign Language Requirement Options
Complete one of the following course groups (2 courses in total) to substitute for the foreign language requirement of the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences degree requirement.
Group 1: Computer Science
Complete any two CSCE courses with a grade of C or higher
Group 2: Business Computing
Complete BCIS 2610 and BCIS 3630 with a grade of C or higher
Group 3: Data Analysis
Complete DSCI 2710 and DSCI 3710 with a grade of C or higher.
Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
Other requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in all Technical Communication (TECM) courses counting toward the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Professional and Technical Communication.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all Technical Communication (TECM) courses is required for graduation.
For more information, see department advisor.
|
Return to: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
|
|
