Courses: what we teach

The technical communication curriculum is uniquely designed to provide students with an ideal balance of study and practice in key areas of communication. View a complete listing of technical communication courses.

Several common threads exist throughout all TCO courses, which are designed to prepare students for competitive careers in industry. These include:

• Emphases on core knowledge areas in instructional design, usability, and writing/editing
• A real-world focus, including real clients, users, and tasks
• Strengths useful in modern teaming such as capabilities to effectively problem solve within professional contexts
• Opportunities to learn alone and with others
• Chances to complete higher-order tasks and to gain valuable perspectives
• Opportunities to develop a global awareness