Technical Communication, B.S.

Department of Digital Writing and Media Arts
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Marietta Campus - Atrium Building, J333
470-578-7202 or dwma@kennesaw.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication provides students a hands-on approach to developing the competencies to become professionals in the field of technical communication. Our program’s emphasis on digital environments means our graduates can work as user experience designers, data visualization specialists, or instructional designers. Our emphasis in this program is to create students who can customize information so audiences can understand new concepts and complex ideas.

This approach to technical communication merges technical knowledge and information design with an ultimate focus on understanding audience. Students will take classes in technical writing, technical research, front-end development, and visual design while also selecting a concentration in Data Analysis and Presentation, Technical Training, or User Experience Design.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

General Education Requirements

MATH 1107:Introduction to Statistics is recommended in Area D of the General Education Program.
COM 1100:Human Communication is recommended in Area B2.

Area F Lower Division Major Requirements (18 - 19 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Major Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Major Concentration (15 Credit Hours)

Select one of the following:

Related Studies (12 Credit Hours)

12 hours of additional 3000-4000 level courses in the Technical Communication major or from any 3000-4000 level courses in the university curriculum.

Must pass with a C or better.

Free Electives (14* - 15 credit hours)

Any courses within the university curriculum.

Must pass with a D or better.

^*If CS 1301 or CSE 1301 is taken in Area F

Program Total: (120 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Degree Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements.

Technical Communication, B.S.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

Area F Lower Division Major Requirements (18 - 19 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Major Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Major Concentration (15 Credit Hours)

Technical Training Concentration

Data Analysis and Presentation Concentration

User Experience Design Concentration

Related Studies (12 Credit Hours)

Free Electives (14* - 15 credit hours)

Program Total: (120 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Degree Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

Graduation Credit Hour Total (123 Credit Hours)