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Technical Communication M.S.
M.S. in Technical Communication
What can I do with this degree?
Related Career Titles Search for potential positions titles within multiple career industries.
Possible Position Titles
- Technical Writer
- Grant Writer
- Medical Writer
- Editor
- Web Writer
- Web Designer
- Social Media Manager
- PR Director
- Content Editor
- Communications Director
- Trainer
- Science Writer
- Journalist
Industries
- Oil and Gas
- Energy
- IT companies
- Engineering & Science
- Healthcare
- Government
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Medical Research
- Publishing
- Law firms
- PR and Marketing
- Social Media
- Education
Professional Organizations
Affiliate yourself with groups to network and learn about the field:
- Society for Technical Communication (STC)
- American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
- Plain Language Association International (PLAIN)
- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
- American Marketing Association (AMA)
- International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Explore Career-Specific Websites
www.stc-houston.org | www.amwa.org | plainlanguagenetwork.org | www.prsa.org | www.td.org | www.amahouston.org | www.iabc.com/ | careers.councilofnonprofits.org | jobs.missioncapital.org
Community Partnerships
Research local organizations offering internships to students pursuing M.S. in Technical Communication.
- For students currently employed, consider opportunities within your organization or business by approachingyour employer directly.
- For students entering a new industry, schedule an appointment with the Main Career Center for assistance.
What is Technical Communication?
The Master of Science in Technical Communication equips students to produce user-friendly technical documents, manage projects, understand communication ethics, analyze audiences, and conduct usability tests. Curriculum can be individualized with a selection of electives, making it valuable for a range of candidates, including:
- Professional writers seeking managerial positions
- Medical professionals seeking skills to producing publishable research, educational materials, and manuals
- Engineering, science, and technology project management, writing proposals, training materials, business-to-business communications
- Public relations and corporate training professionals