Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication

By studying technical communication, you will learn both the art and science of communicating effectively in a fast-paced global community. You’ll work at the interface of technical experts and product users. This degree teaches skills needed to convey modern scientific and technical ideas to colleagues and the general public. With a technical communication degree, you can produce technical manuals and training material, prepare content for web pages, write grant proposals for research opportunities, or develop graphics and audio for technical advertisements. Where do technical communicators work: Effective communication is essential in any field, making this a versatile degree. Graduates work in public relations, editing, law, advertising and marketing, and business management. Many of them land jobs as technical or science writers. The technical communication degree offers you an entry into a growing profession that communicates information about the purpose and operation of human tools. Technical communicators work at the interface of technical experts and product users. Consequently, technical communicators provide an essential service to national and global societies by facilitating technology transfer. You should bring to the program a love of writing and a curiosity about technology. The interdisciplinary nature of the Missouri S&T degree enables you to acquire the qualifications you need to be competitive and flexible in an ever-changing technological environment. When you graduate, you will have a solid technical background in computer-enhanced information systems, an understanding of how organizations function, and strong communication skills. Areas employing technical communicators include computer manufacturing and software development, consumer electronics, banking and financial institutions, telecommunications, chemical and pharmaceuticals, hospitals and research labs, and academic institutions and libraries. You will study both the theory and practice of communication in written, oral and visual forms. Specifically, you will study and practice the production of a variety of technical documents in print, electronic, and digital forms. You will have experience with the process of project management in a user community and become adept in audience analysis, needs assessment, document design, and team building. In Missouri S&T’s unique environment, you will have opportunities to work alongside engineers and scientists in undergraduate research and design projects. Also, you are strongly encouraged to do summer internships or co-ops with companies before you graduate. At Missouri S&T, you will work with first-class faculty, associate with excellent students from around the country and the world and benefit from the world-class computer environment. Your theoretical and practical education will prepare you for full-time employment and lifelong learning.