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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:
- 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 approaching your employer directly.
- For students entering a new industry, schedule an appointment with the Center for Career and Professional DevelopmentCenter for Career and Professional Development 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