Technical Communication

General Info | Degree Requirements | TESOL
Tech Communication | Class A Teacher Certification
Admissions | Allied Options | Core Courses | Elective
The two core courses required for the graduate certificate in technical communication are

EH 501 Theory and Practice in Technical Communication (fall semester only). This class explores relationships between common practices in technical communication and the theories that legitimize those practices. It includes an introduction to research and theories about fundamental issues in technical communication which may then become the basis for further graduate study in technical communication.

EH 502 Problems in Technical Editing (spring semester only). This class offers advanced study of research and practice in common problems of technical editing, including documentation standards, document design, and management of complex editorial projects. It involves a collaborative project with professional writers in industry. Prerequisites: EH 501 or EHT 302, or permission of the instructor.