Technical and Professional Communication Certificate, MA, & PhD

Technical and Professional Communication at East Carolina Univesity prepares students for a variety of careers in technical and professional communication, as well as other fields that require communication skills
Develop the skills to work as a communicator in industry, academia, and the public sector

About TPC @ ECU

The certificate and MA are both available entirely online Campus and online students can earn up to 6 s.h. towards their degree with an appropriate internship Those currently working in the field have the opportunity to earn credit by applying research to their experience
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Opportunities

The median technical writer salary in 2010 was $63,280 TPC has a solid growth rate and technical writing commands one of the highest paying salaries
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Did You Know?

TPC

ECU offers several ways to earn an education in TPC Certificate in Professional Communication (PostBaccalaurette): A minimum of 18 hours beyond the bachelor's degree (also available online!) MA in English- Technical and Professional Communication: A minimum of 33 hours beyond the bachelor's degree (also available online!) PhD in Technical and Professional Discourse: A minimum of 60 hours beyond the master's degree

What's Available?

YOU!

Technical communicators work primarily through digital media, including web sites, video, and social media Many colleges will allow individuals with a TPC master's degree to teach Many TPC jobs are on a contractual basis, so you can set your own hours and workload
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the need for writers will increase by 25 percent during the next five years

What to Expect After Graduation

TPC graduates discover rewarding careers as: Public Relation Specialists Fund-Raising and Professional Outreach Professionals Program Directors and Communication Specialists Teachers and Trainers Writers in Government Technical Communicators in High-Tech Industries

Contact: Brent Henze, TPC Coordinator TPC.ecu.edu henzeb.ecu.edu Be sure to check out these sites: www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/engl www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/engl/tpc www.stc.org

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