Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
Technical and Scientific Communication (TSC) is an major that teaches you how to design print and electronic publications; write technical documents such as user manuals, proposals, and professional portfolios; write for the medical industry, government, or scientific fields; develop Web sites using Adobe Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript; conduct surveys and usability tests; and edit manuals, Web sites, and other documentation. You will also learn about project management skills and the publication cycle.
Many program electives are offered in academic units outside the major, such as communication studies, computer information systems, computer science, integrated science and technology, and media arts and design. You will work with an academic adviser in the major to design a program that fits your unique educational needs and career aspirations.
Degrees Offered
B.A.
B.S.
Concentrations
Online Publications
Publications Management
Technical and Scientific Communication in the Public Sector
Minors
Technical and Scientific Communication
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Declare the technical and scientific communication major when you register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
New Transfer Students and Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Submit an application, a writing sample, a copy of your degree progress report (available in e-campus) and meet with the department head in Harrison Hall, room 2252.
Progressing in the Major
Students must make a grade of “C” or better in TSC 210, 230 and 240 to progress in the major.
Students do not have to declare TSC to take core classes in the major.
