Although technical communicators are not expected to be scientists or engineers, they need to have a strong background in at least one technical, scientific or business area. Technical communication is a growing profession needed in all industries, and technical communicators are in international demand. Curriculum Both the bachelor of arts and the bachelor of science programs develop technical communication skills. Courses include technical writing, technical editing, computer science, visual communications and project management. A technical, scientific or business cognate area is planned and approved by the undergraduate adviser.
Students also complete an internship to gain practical work experience.
The bachelor of science program requires students to take more mathematics and science courses and fewer social science and humanities courses. Special Features BGSU has an active chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, the profession's international association. Students network with working communicators and graduate students in the technical communication graduate program. In addition, students have opportunities to attend and present at local, regional and international conferences. Students who have not taken all these recommended courses may be required to make up any deficiencies.