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Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Technical Communication at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Writing Studies trains students to understand how people use written communication (digital, visual, textual) to shape the world around them, with a particular emphasis on communication in scientific and technical areas. The certificate in technical communication focuses on applying basic theory and research-driven approaches to create and adapt content to solve complex problems in technical communication workplaces.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 1 year / 15 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Fall Term Courses, Spring Term Courses, Summer Term Course.

Career pathways

This fully online program equips professionals for transition to the technical communication field and/or serves as the foundation for specialized study at the master's level that is tailored to career goals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 1 year / 15 credits

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