Earn a certificate or minor in technical communication
Enhance your skill set and marketability with a minor or certificate in technical communication. This program is tailor-made for students who are eager to master both written and verbal technical communication skills. You'll gain valuable practice drafting manuals, creating instructional materials, explaining complex procedures, writing grants and delivering persuasive technical presentations, depending on what courses fit your career goals.
This course of study will be particularly beneficial if you're majoring in fields like natural sciences, social sciences, computer science, healthcare, English, mass media or communication studies.
Why study technical communication at Washburn?
Earning a certificate or minor in technical communication opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities, enhancing both your marketability and skill set. This program is structured to ensure both depth and flexibility.
You'll begin with foundational courses in professional and scientific and technical writing, followed by a choice of specialized courses across three distribution areas: oral communication, specialized communication, and application of scientific content. This allows you to tailor your studies to align with specific career goals, whether you're interested in environmental communication, health communication, grant writing or another specialized field.
Graduates can pursue diverse roles across various industries such as technical writers, corporate communicators, content creators and more, leveraging their skills in real-world applications.
Courses you'll take
To earn a certificate in technical communication you'll take 12 credit hours, or about 4 courses, across a variety of subject areas. Adding one more course, for a total of 15 credit hours, will allow you to earn a minor.
Connect!
Ready to create your study plan? Contact Jeannette Nobo, at jeannette.nobo@washburn.edu.
