Master of Science in Technical Communication
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-08-19 | - |
| 2025-08-25 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Technical Communication equips students with exceptional written, oral, and visual communication skills to bridge the gap between technical experts and users. The comprehensive curriculum includes courses in technical editing, usability studies, and advanced topics. Graduates are prepared for careers as content developers, technical editors, usability specialists, and web designers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science in Technical Communication is a graduate program that provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance written, oral, and visual communication skills. This program prepares students to become highly trained technical communicators capable of bridging the gap between technical experts and technology users. The curriculum encompasses a variety of technical communication skills, including writing, editing, visual communication, and usability studies. Students have the option of choosing between a thesis and a non-thesis track. The thesis track requires 33 credit hours, while the non-thesis track requires 30 credit hours.
Outline:
- Required Course: TCH COM 6600: Foundations of Technical Communication
- Other Coursework: Students must take 3 TCH COM courses at the 6000 level from the following list:
- TCH COM 5001 Special Topics (Experimental course offering, TBD)
- TCH COM 5510 Technical Editing
- TCH COM 5520 Help Authoring
- TCH COM 5530 Usability Studies
- TCH COM 5540 Advanced Layout and Design
- TCH COM 5550 Advance Proposal Writing
- TCH COM 5560 Web-Based Communication
- TCH COM 5610 History of Technical Communication
- TCH COM 5620 Research Methods in Technical Communication
- TCH COM 6001 Special Topics (Experimental course offering, TBD)
- TCH COM 6070 Teaching of Technical Communication
- TCH COM 6410 Theoretical Approaches to Technical Communication
- TCH COM 6420 Project Management in Technical Communication
- TCH COM 6440 Advanced Theories of Visual Technical Communication
- TCH COM 6450 Advanced International Technical Communication
Careers:
The program prepares students for a variety of technical communication roles, including:
- Content Developers
- Technical Editors and Writers
- Usability Specialists
- Web Designers
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Overview:
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a public research university located in Rolla, Missouri. It is known for its strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The university boasts a strong reputation for its academic programs, career placement, and return on investment.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Missouri S&T offers a vibrant campus experience with a strong sense of community. Students can participate in various design teams, which provide opportunities for leadership development and practical experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Return on Investment:
Ranked No. 1 public university in Missouri for return on investment by Georgetown's Center on Education and Workforce in 2022.Excellent Career Placement:
Ranked No. 3 among public universities for best career placement by Princeton Review in 2022.Strong Academic Programs:
Offers a wide range of STEM programs with a focus on practical application and real-world experience.Vibrant Campus Community:
Provides opportunities for students to connect with peers through design teams and other extracurricular activities.Academic Programs:
Missouri S&T offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in STEM fields. The university is particularly known for its programs in engineering, computer science, and mining.
Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in any field such as science, engineering, humanities, communication, journalism, or information technology.
- Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- International requirement: TOEFL ≥ 79, or IELTS ≥ 6.5, or satisfactory completion of an approved English language Institute program.
