BAS Applied Science (Technical Communication) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in technical communication is designed for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science program from a regionally accredited institution. This flexible, career-focused program builds on your existing technical foundation and expands your expertise with essential skills in leadership, management, critical thinking and effective communication.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Applied Professional Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses ABS 350 Applied Statistics MAT 114 College Mathematics TWC 301 Fundamentals of Writing for Digital Media TWC 347 Written Communication for Managers TWC 401 Fundamentals of Technical Communication TWC 421 Principles of Web Authoring What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Communication Professor Growth: 2.1% Median Salary: $78,580 Learn more Computer Software Quality Engineer Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $104,300 Learn more Computer Support Specialist Growth: -3.5% Median Salary: $61,860 Learn more Document Management Specialist Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more IT Project Manager Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Instructional Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $77,440 Learn more SEO Specialist Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Web Developer Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $92,650 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. This program is not available to first-year students. Change of major requirements Only students who have earned an AAS are eligible to declare BAS majors at ASU. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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