Technical Communication - Metropolitan State University

Technical Communication from Metropolitan State University is a Campus Master Technical Communication degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Program Overview The Master of Science in Technical Communication is an innovative 32-credit program that provides advanced training in the professional practice and theory of technical communication. The program has been designed to: help you succeed in this rapidly-evolving profession, within a global marketplace; prepare you for upper-level positions in technical communication as managers, supervisors or consultants; and enable you to solve complex communication problems for a variety of audiences, in a variety of media. In addition to being useful to technical communication professionals, this program may also help people in a variety of fields, including education, graphic design, training, marketing, multimedia development, science and engineering. You learn how to use your knowledge in practical, on-the-job situations; and all of the professors combine academic excellence with their own real-world experience. In keeping with Metropolitan State's commitment to working adults, the master's program in technical communication offers flexible scheduling with evening and weekend classes, and program flexibility to suit individual professional goals. About Technical Communication We are surrounded by technological change in our schools, in the workplace and in our homes. To many people, just trying to keep up with the pace of change is a major challenge. But with change comes opportunity. Technical communicators understand that opportunity. They fill the gap between people and technology, between specialized information and those who want to use it. It's a growing field that helps people cope with technology and technical information in a variety of settings. In many ways, technical communication is a skill set that allows individuals to fill many roles within organizations. Areas of expertise for technical communicators include: document design content development and design for digital media writing and editing project management usability and usability testing information management and cross-cultural communication The demand for technical communication skills and expertise has grown consistently, in all segments of industry, government and nonprofit organizations. There is also a growing need for professionals within the field to take leadership roles as managers, supervisors and consultants. View more details on Metropolitan State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Technical Communication courses.