The MATC program provides two tailored educational tracks. One track guides students seeking a thesis path while the other guides those seeking internship opportunities. The program is offered completely online with opportunities for in-person classes, student interaction, and collaboration.
Master of Arts in Technical Communication (MATC)
What are the employment opportunities for a Master's in Technical Communication?
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Content Creation
Create content as copywriters, technical writers, software documentation writers, UX writers, website writers, public policy & government writers, grant writers, and medical writers.
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Design
Design for information architecture, instructional design, web design, UX design, product designs, service experience & client solutions design, and technical illustrations.
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Management
Lead teams in content resource management, project management, information security management, client solutions strategists, training coordinators, SEO strategists, and editors.
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Research
Conduct research as usability experience analysts, qualitative researchers, UX/UI researchers, design researchers, market researchers, and usability testers.
Courses We Offer
The MATC Program offers courses representing a wide range of educational and professional applications.
- Computers and Writing
- Language Problems in a Multicultural Environment
- Narrative in Technical Communication
- Power and Ethics in Technical Communication
- Research Methods
- Rhetorical Theory for Technical Communicators
- Technical Content Marketing
- Technology of the Book
- Writing Across Cultures
- Writing for the Government