Other possible areas of specialization are computer science, human factors, psychology of technical communication, science writing, or instructional design. Students with a degree in technical communication can pursue graduate education in the same or related fields or can secure employment in high-tech, scientific, or general business organizations. All Technical Communication undergraduates are required to complete at least one 3-credit internship. The supervised internship in a publications organization must be approved by the faculty adviser. Admission to the department is competitive, and completion of the requirements does not guarantee admission.
All applicants have the right to petition and appeal the decision of the department.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the written and oral communications courses and a minimum overall GPA of 2.00. The application deadline is July 1 for autumn quarter only. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the written and oral communications courses and a minimum overall GPA of 2.00. Students applying for admission in their senior year will be expected to spend a minimum of four quarters in the degree program, which allows students time to grow, to develop the necessary skills, and to integrate the knowledge necessary to enter the profession. The application deadlines are July 1 for autumn quarter and February 1 for spring quarter.