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Dec 22, 2024
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2022-2023 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Master of Technical Communication - MTC
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The professional degree program in Technical Communication welcomes applications from the following types of students:
- students interested in an academic career in technical communication.
- working professionals seeking advancement and interested in gaining skills in the diverse and complex field of technical communication, which includes user experience, usability, social media, crisis communication, and other professional writing careers.
- high school English teachers who want to expand their repertoire of English courses to include technical communication.
The entire program may be completed online and prepares students for understanding how culture, technology, and workplace research shape the field and practice of technical communication.
Refer to https://chass.usu.edu/english/tracks/technical-communication-graduate for more information.
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Master’s Admission Requirements
The GRE, MAT or GMAT are not required to be considered for the Master of Technical Communication program. Applicants need to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in the last 60 credits taken in order to be considered. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries should see the additional requirements described on the Graduate School web page: https://gradschool.usu.edu/apply.
Master’s Admission Procedure
Master’s students must apply for admission to the School of Graduate Studies at https://gradschool.usu.edu/apply/.
The MTC program application requires the following supplemental items:
- Letter of intent
- Resume or CV
- Two samples of applicant’s professional writing
- Half-page introduction to each sample
- three letters of recommendation from people who can address your readiness for graduate studies
Refer to https://chass.usu.edu/english/tracks/tech-comm-master-resources/application-procedures for more information on your application and help making your application more persuasive.
Deadlines
The deadline for the online Master of Technical Communication is March 1 for admission in the fall.
Additional Questions
Please address additional questions to Dr. Avery Edenfield at avery.edenfield@usu.edu. You may also send questions to Dr. Jared Colton, Director of Graduate Studies in the English Department, at jared.colton@usu.edu.
Financial Information
For information on the cost of the program, refer to USU Online’s Cost and Financial Aid Page.
Note that employees of Utah State University may be eligible to receive a tuition reduction for this program. Call Human Resources for further information at (435) 797-0216.
Master of Technical Communication Degree Requirements
As part of the 33 credits required to graduate, two or three online classes are offered each fall and spring semester. Occasionally, classes may be offered in the summer.
The curriculum has been designed to allow students to complete all requirements within a three-year period, although students may take longer if they choose. The School of Graduate Studies requires students to complete their degrees in no more than six years. Extensions of this deadline are sometimes allowed, but classes expire after EIGHT years and will no longer count toward the degree.
Students should complete the three core requirements (ENGL 6400 , ENGL 6410 and ENGL 6830 ) at their first opportunity after entering the program.
Students need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing. If the GPA falls below a 3.0, the School of Graduate Studies will take action, which could include a letter of warning, probation, or even dismissal from the program. Any grade below a B- will not count toward the degree.
Students in the master’s program who are able to come to the Logan campus may be able to include some face-to-face classes in their programs of study.
Curriculum
Students take all three core requirement classes and 24 additional credits for a total of 33 credit hours. All classes below are offered for 3 credits each, making a total of 11 courses. At minimum, 7 of these 11 courses must be Master of Technical Communication courses. Courses are not repeatable for credit unless otherwise indicated below. A. Core Requirements (9 credits required)
B. Issues in Professional Communication (12-24* credits required)
The following courses will be offered regularly: - ENGL 6440 - Cultural Research Methods 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6460 - Studies in Digital Media 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6480 - Studies in Technology and Writing 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6800 - Teaching Online 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6860 - Teaching Technical Communication 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 7000 - Empirical Research Methods 3 credit(s)
The following courses will be offered occasionally: - ENGL 6420 - Usability Studies and Human Factors in Professional Communication 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6430 - Publications Management 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6450 - Reading Theory and Document Design 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6470 - Studies in Specialized Documents 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 6890 - Studies in Writing and Rhetoric 3 credit(s)
* Students may reach the required 33-credit total by taking the 9 required credits from ENGL 6400 , ENGL 6410 and ENGL 6830 and the remaining 24 credits from the courses listed under B above. Alternatively, they may take up to 12 of the 24 credits through online classes outside the department. Students do not need to request approval if they fulfill these 12 credits with Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) courses. For instance, a student with a particular interest in learning communication software skills may reach the 33-credit total by taking ENGL 6400 , ENGL 6410 and ENGL 6890 (9 credits), 4 classes from ITLS (12 credits), and the remaining 12 credits from the list under B above. To fulfill up to 12 remaining credits with courses outside of ITLS or list B above, contact the Director of Graduate Studies to request approval. To reiterate, any class not listed under A or B or mentioned above (e.g., 4 ITLS courses) will only count towards the student’s program of study if it has been approved by the DGS, Dr. Jared Colton, and the Technical Communication & Rhetoric faculty.
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