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Department of Communication, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences

BS in Technical Communication


Create. Write. Design. Communicate.

The BS in Technical Communication is perfect for students interested in science and technology as well as writing, web design,  social media, video production, and other creative media. The program consists of three main components:

  1. Technical Communication - 35 cr.
  2. Humanities - 12 cr.
  3. Science or Engineering focus - 12 cr.

Technical Communication opens a world of opportunities to students. From writing and editing technical documentation to graphic design and visual communication, the possibilities offered by the TC program are limited only by students’ desire to learn and explore. The TC community at NMT and broader community in the industry create a nurturing environment for the development of students’ skills and connections. The Society for Technical Communication (STC) makes the community a unique place for academic, personal, and professional growth.

 

 Current TC students say: My favorite thing about TC at NMT is...
…being able to learn how to communicate science to others.”

-Meadow Crise

"The program helped me become a more strategic writer [...] I learned so much about the spectrum of writing."
-Makala Kritter; Class of 2016
"I was taught to make my writing and research more organized and efficient."
-Thomas Nicholson; Class of 2016

 

Technical Communication Program Outcomes

The Technical Communication curriculum prepares students to be creative and scientifically-literate writers, speakers, and designers. Students take courses from diverse fields of study to prepare them for technical communication positions upon graduation:

  • The TC courses introduce students to document design, graphics, and computer documentation, created online and for multimedia. The TC courses also develop students’ writing, speaking, and editing abilities.
  • The humanities and social science courses improve students’ understanding and appreciation of history, literature, philosophy, psychology, and the arts.
  • The science and technology courses provide students a background in one specific science or engineering disciplines.

Specifically, our courses are designed to meet the following program outcomes:

  1. Professionalism within the field of TC in Written Communication and Editing
  2. Professionalism within the field of TC in Visual and Design Communication
  3. Professionalism within the field of TC in Oral Presentations
  4. Ability to conduct original research in TC and related fields intellectual breadth and depth in TC
  5. Ability to work collaboratively and understand the way TC projects are products of negotiated interaction