Program Overview

Overview of the Online Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication

The Online Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication is designed to provide students with the skills needed to communicate complex information in any industry. This certificate program is offered by Arizona State University and can be completed online.

Program Details

• The program consists of 6 courses, each lasting 7.5 weeks.
• The total credit hours required for the program is 18.
• The program is designed to provide students with experience in technical writing, as well as the tools used to create and produce engaging content.
• Students will develop an understanding of various communication types, including digital media, user experience, verbal and visual communication, and web authoring.

Career Outcomes

This technical communication certificate supports several potential career outcomes, including:

• Content strategist
• Grant or proposal writer
• Information developer
• Social media specialist
• Technical editor
• Technical writer

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program or in an applicable master’s degree program is required.
• All applicants must submit a graduate admission application, application fee, and official transcripts.
• An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.

Courses

The program includes the following courses:

• Fundamentals of Technical Communication
• Principles of Visual Communication
• Project Management in Technical Communication
• User Experience
• Principles of Technical Editing
• Principles of Web Authoring
• Content Strategy
• Copyright and Intellectual Property in the Electronic Age

Tuition and Fees

The cost per credit hour for this program is $619. An additional mandatory Student Initiated Fee applies each semester and varies based on the number of credit hours taken.

Faculty and Accreditation

The faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of the faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements. Arizona State University is a globally recognized university, repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.