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2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technical Communication Minor V 6.0

A student enrolled in a degree program at MSOE may also earn a Minor in Technical Communication. The design of the course of study is to produce a graduate skilled in the specific discipline and evidencing competence in the art of communication. Such a graduate would be attractive to business, industry or government since he/she would possess two highly important talents.

The Minor in Technical Communication requires a minimum of 27 quarter credits in English, TC or eligible HU/SS courses.

Required courses

GS 1001 - Freshman Studies I 4 credits
GS 1002 - Freshman Studies II 4 credits
GS 1003 - Freshman Studies III 4 credits

Or, for University Scholars:

GS 1010H - Honors Seminar I 4 credits
GS 1020H - Honors Seminar II 4 credits
GS 1030H - Honors Seminar III 4 credits

Four TC or UX Courses from the Following:

TC 151 - Theory of Human Communication 3 credits
TC 242 - Persuasive Speech 3 credits
TC 321 - Visual Design Techniques 4 credits
TC 3320 - Professional Technical Writing 4 credits
TC 334 - Project Communications 3 credits (former EN 432 - Business Communication )
TC 4320 - Writing and Editing Across Media 3 credits
TC 342 - Professional Presentation Techniques 3 credits or EN 441 - Professional Presentation Techniques (for AECM students only)
TC 452 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
TC 4510 - Mass Media, Culture, and Society 3 credits
TC 498 - Technical Communication Practicum 3 credits
UX 172 - Introduction to UX and Publication Tools 3 credits (former TC 172 - Desktop Publishing )
UX 242 - Collaborative Design 3 credits
(former EN 342 - Group Discussion )
UX 253 - Global User Research and Communication 3 credits (former TC 453 - Intercultural Communication )
UX 333 - Knowledge and Content Management 3 credits (former TC 433 - Knowledge Management )
UX 361 - Usability Research Methods 3 credits (former TC 261 - Research Methods )
UX 1400 - Foundations of User Experience 3 credits (former TC 1111 - Introduction to Technical Communication )

One HU or SS Course from the Following:

HU 4200 - Linguistics: Scientific Study of Language 3 credits
HU 439 - Philosophy of Technology 3 credits
HU 494 - Creative Thinking 3 credits
SS 492 - Educational Methods: Instructional Design 3 credits
SS 464 - Human Factors in Engineering and Design 3 credits

Note:

In special cases, the minor program director may approve substitutions. Please contact the program director for details.