Pathway to Technical Communication, BS
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Degree description
Technical communication is applied workplace communication that makes technical or specialized information understandable and available to many different users. It involves using a variety of technologies to craft an ever-expanding array of print and digital information products: websites, social media sites, help files, training materials, grants and proposals, and data visualizations, to name just a few.
Technical communicators work in many professional roles, such as information developer, grant writer, web interface designer or user experience specialist. What all of these roles have in common is the focus on creating accessible and appealing communication that has a practical purpose and is intended for a particular audience.
Students in the technical communication program learn how to analyze, write, design, produce and manage print and digital information using traditional and developing technologies.
Open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. Learners participating in this ASU Degree Pathway must complete:
- 12 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is 22 years old or older
- 24 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is under 22 years old
How degree pathways work
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Tip: Submit your ASU application sooner rather than later to ensure a smooth transition to your chosen ASU degree program.
Register for a pathway
Find a degree pathway below that matches your interests and select “Register.”
Enroll in courses
Enroll in courses that align with your pathway.
Track your progress
When you're happy with your final grade, add your courses to your ASU transcript and track your progress towards pathway completion.
Earn admission
If you have met all requirements for your pathway and have submitted an ASU application, you will be admitted to your degree program.
ASU admission requirements
Degree Pathways are built around ASU's general education requirements, giving you flexibility to choose 4-8 Universal Learner Courses from the categories that apply to your degree pathway.
Universal Learner Courses recommended through Degree Pathways can fulfill both specific degree requirements as well as general education requirements to help you make progress toward your degree.
Required Categories
6 credits
Humanities, Arts and Design
3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences
8 credits
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences
3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
American Institutions
3 credits
Governance and Civic Engagement
3 credits
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals
3 credits
Sustainability
Total Credits: 35 + First-year Composition