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MA Professional and Technical Communication at University of North Texas

University of North Texas, United States

Programme overview

A Master of Arts preparing students to work as technical writers and editors, content developers or usability professionals, typically on teams creating user guides, web content and proposals in information technology, consulting and healthcare.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Technical Communication  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

Core courses (12 hours): TECM 5185, 5191, 5195 and 5280; 9 hours of topics courses; 6 hours of practicum or thesis; 3 hours of electives; and a portfolio review and defense.

Career pathways

Technical writers/editors, content developers and usability professionals in IT, consulting and healthcare. The department reports a 100 percent placement rate for MA graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester credit hours or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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