Academics
Technical Communications (CTTC)
Certificate
Description
As a fast-track program for career changers or a foundational program for first time professionals, this program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for writing end-user documentation such as printed manuals and online help systems. Using the Adobe Technical Communication Suite, the student will develop skill in audience analysis; tutorial, procedure, and reference guide writing; project management; document design; and usability testing. Designed to provide the student with practical and theoretical principles of technical communication, the program prepares students for employment in a wide variety of opportunities in the field. To this end, students will also learn how to conduct a formal job search and create professional portfolios to better compete for jobs. Those without previous college experience can use this certificate to seek work as interns and in co-op positions in technical communication while pursuing the Associate in Arts Degree in Technical Communication.
Admissions Requirements
Basic computer literacy, a general understanding of Windows OS and Office 2000 and experience using the Internet.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English/Writing Dept
- Advisors
- Lisa Veasey
Requirements
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 107 | Technical Writing I * | 3 | |
| ENG 208 | Technical Writing II | 3 | |
| ENG 209 | Technical Writing III | 3 | |
| ENG 218 | Technical Writing IV | 3 | |
| ENG 245 | Job Search Success Seminar | 2 | |
| Select one GDT course from the following: GDT 105, GDT 106, GDT 107, GDT 108 | 3 | ||
| Select one INP course from the following: INP 140, INP 150, INP 153 | 3 | ||
| Total | 20 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 20
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
- $1,995.00
- Books & Supplies
- $415.00
- Total Cost
- $2,410.00
Length of Program
- Intended time to complete
- 3 semesters
- graduates who completed on time
- unavailable
Careers Related to this Program
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- Editors
- Technical Writers
- Copy Writers
- Job placement rate
- unavailable
Median Program Graduate Debt
- Federal Loans
- unavailable
- Private Educational Loans
- $0
- Institution Financing Plan
- $0
Footnotes
*Students with equivalent coursework/experience are encouraged to contact the program advisor for appropriate course placement.
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