Tell me more about specializations in this major . The Institute of Technical and Scientific Communication encourages a broad-based background rather than specialization. To gain an understanding of the technical and scientific areas in which they may find careers, students are encouraged to take course work in both applied and pure sciences. Ability to utilize computers is essential in this field. Students who are logical, analytical and have the ability to synthesize and to communicate information in both written and verbal formats tend to excel in this field.
Concentrated course work in another academic area is encouraged.
The Institute for Technical and Scientific Communication encourages B.A. and B.S students to complete a 3-hour TSC internship in their last semester. The technical and scientific internship serves as a capstone experience. It requires students to call upon the preparation they received from their TSC course work to design, write, edit and produce professional documents for internship providers in academia, business, industry and government. Internships for a 15 week period are offered locally and regionally in fields such as telecommunications, writing and editing for publications, graphic design, production and printing, computer software documentation, medical writing, legal writing, and government writing. Information on technical and scientific communication related internships can also be found in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson Hall.