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MS in Technical Communication

University of Houston Downtown College of Humanities and Social Sciences


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Communication, Information Systems, Digital Marketing

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

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Program Description

The Master of Science in Technical Communication (MSTC) program requires 33 hours beyond the bachelor's degree, 6 hours of which include a final track project. The MSTC program provides graduates with writing, design, and management skills based on rhetorical principles. Graduates will gain document production skills, conduct audience analysis and usability testing, and study project management and technical communication's ethical and global implications.

The MSTC program is designed for:

  • Professional writers seeking promotions to managerial positions
  • Medical professionals seeking to produce medical and science writing materials
  • Professionals in engineering, science, and technology fields seeking skills in project management and writing results-oriented documents
  • Public relations and corporate training professionals wanting to expand employment options
  • Students seeking a foundation for doctoral studies or teaching technical communication at community colleges

About the School

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences provides the educational foundation of the university experience. CHSS values humanity's diversity and the idea that education is essential for an empowered, free, and engaged citizenry capable of individual creativity and social responsibility. Students develop and apply knowledge through multiple disciplinary perspectives: historical and theoretical inquiry, critical analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and creative cultural production. CHSS students gain crucial communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills necessary for professional success in complex global communities of the 21st century.

As the university's intellectual and creative center, CHSS provides exceptional core education, vital academic programs, and social justice initiatives that prepare our students for careers and contributions to broader communities.

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