Description
In this program, students explore the technical communication process in detail and
develop skills in audience analysis, project management, technical writing and editing,
document design and usability testing. Using tools of the technical communication
profession, students prepare content for print and online delivery, develop screencast
training modules, learn how to conduct a formal job search and create professional
portfolios to showcase their skills. The Technical Communication Associate in Arts
degree is designed for students transferring to a four-year university and seeking
a Bachelor of Arts degree. The General Education requirements fulfill both Washtenaw
Community College's requirements and the MTA Transfer requirements.
Admissions Requirements
Basic computer literacy.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English & College Readiness
- Advisors
- Lisa Veasey
Course Requirements
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| COM 101 |
|
Fundamentals of Speaking |
3 |
| ENG 107 |
|
Technical Writing Fundamentals |
3 |
| ENG 111 |
|
Composition I |
4 |
| Elective |
|
Math Elective(s) |
3 |
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| ENG 208 |
|
Technical Writing for Print Delivery |
3 |
| ENG 226 |
|
Composition II |
3 |
| Elective |
|
GDT Elective Select one course from the following: GDT 104, GDT 106 or GDT 108 |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 1* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 2* |
3 |
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| ENG 209 |
|
Technical Writing for Online Delivery |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) 1* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Elective(s)* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Restricted Elective(s)** |
3 |
| Elective |
|
WEB Elective Select one course from the following: WEB 110, WEB 113 or WEB 115 |
3 |
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| ENG 218 |
|
Technical Writing for eLearning |
3 |
| ENG 245 |
|
Job Search Success Seminar |
2 |
| Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) 2* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Lab Elective(s)* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Restricted Elective(s)** |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Elective(s) to reach minimum 60 credits |
3 |
*If your course(s) exceeds the recommended credit hours, you will need to reduce
the number of credits in the restricted electives. Students who plan to transfer to
a 4-year university are encouraged to meet with the Technical Communication program
advisor to select appropriate general education courses. **JRN 210 is strongly recommended.
Students must meet with the Technical Communication program advisor to select additional
elective courses.
