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MS in Technical Communication

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REQUIRED COURSES 24 q.h. 
TCC 6100 Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing 4 q.h.
TCC 6101 Advanced Technical and Professional Writing 4 q.h.
TCC 6102 Editing Technical Content 4 q.h.
TCC 6850 Technical Communications Capstone Project 4 q.h.

Choose two of the following:
 
TCC 6110 Information Architecture 4 q.h.
TCC 6120 Usability 4 q.h.
TCC 6330 Information Strategies for Biomedical Writers 4 q.h.
TCC 6520 Marketing Writing 4 q.h.
 
SPECIALIZATIONS
Choose one of the following specializations or create an individualized program with permission from a faculty advisor:
12 q.h.

Biomedical Writing (choose three) 
 
TCC 6310 Regulatory Documentation Processes 4 q.h.
TCC 6340 Biostatistics for Biomedical Writers 4 q.h.
TCC 6350 Ethical and Legal Issues in Biomedical Communication 4 q.h.
TCC 6360 Research in Biomedical Communications 4 q.h.
TCC 6370 Regulatory Writing: Medical Device Submissions 4 q.h.
TCC 6380 Regulatory Writing: New Drug Applications 4 q.h.
TCC 6320 Role of Technical Communicator in a Biotech Startup 4 q.h.

Computer Industry Writing (choose three)
 
TCC 6430 Writing for the Computer Industry 4 q.h.
TCC 6440 Advanced Writing for the Computer Industry 4 q.h.
TCC 6420 Information Design for the Web 4 q.h.
TCC 6400 Structured Documentation 4 q.h.
TCC 6450 Managing Technical Publications 4 q.h.
   
OPEN ELECTIVES  4 q.h.
Courses fulfilling the specialization and elective requirements may be taken within the MSTC program, or they may be taken, subject to availability, from other College of Professional Studies programs, with the approval of an adviser. Open electives should be consistent with a student's individual plan of study.
   
TOTAL 40 q.h.
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