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 CURRICULUM
Your 30-credit-hour program consists of 18 hours of required course work and 12 hours of elective and special topics courses. Six practicum options are also available, and students can earn up to six credit hours for practicum work.
 
Required Courses
Advanced Interpersonal Communication
Advanced Publication Design
Foundations of Technical   Communication
Research Methods and Applications
Rhetoric of Technical Communication
Technical Communication Practicum
 
Electives and Special Topics Courses (choose four)
Advanced Nonverbal Communication
Communicating Across Cultures
Managing Organizational Communication
Multimedia Design and Analysis
Professional Presentation Strategies
Special Topics Courses
Team Problem Solving and Decision Making
Technical and Professional Editing
Website Design
 
Special Topics
These courses investigate a wide range of current theories and practices in technical and professional communication.
Examples include:
Advanced Business and Professional Communication
Ethical and Rhetorical Issues in Documentary Film
Legal Writing
Medical Writing
Proposal Writing
Publication and Graphic Design Software Applications
Rhetoric Analysis and Presentation


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Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication

What are the top five personal qualities and skills employers are seeking today?

According to the 2009 Job Outlook survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, they are:

  • Communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing)
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork skills
  • Initiative
  • Analytical skills

The Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication at Lawrence Technological University focuses on ALL of these!

 

Why Technical and Professional Communication at Lawrence Tech?

The Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication program emphasizes lean writing. You'll learn to communicate crisply, clearly, and concisely. In keeping with the University's motto of "theory and practice," this degree provides a strong academic grounding combined with practical, professional experience and hands-on projects. You'll do the research, write the copy, design the brochure, and give the presentation. 

 

Getting Started

For more information, contact Lawrence Tech's Office of Admissions at 800.CALL.LTU or admissions@ltu.edu. For specific questions about the Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication, contact Lawrence Tech's Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication at 248.204.3656 or humchair@ltu.edu.


"I enrolled in Lawrence Tech to advance a stagnating career. Studying at the University expanded my interests and gave me a unique opportunity to study technical communication as it applies to my professional interests: renewable energy, energy policy, and multidiscipline engineering teams. Now, I have a challenging position developing technology roadmaps for critical infrastructure."
- Daniel J. Albert, Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication, 2005

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