Applied Science (technical Communication), Bas in Arizona State University (ASU), USA

Applied Science (technical Communication), Bas in Arizona State University (ASU)

The BAS in applied science with a concentration in technical communication is a flexible degree plan designed specifically for students who have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. This major combines the technical experience gained in the student's associate degree program with a broader education of skills in management, leadership, critical thinking and communication.

Technical communication is applied workplace communication that makes technical information understandable and available to many audiences. In the technical communication concentration, students learn how to produce, design and manage information using both traditional and developing technologies.

Global Opportunities

Global Experience

Technology is connecting the world and future technical communication professionals must be proficient in cross-cultural communication --- a skill developed through study abroad. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. Study abroad can include research and volunteer experiences, all while students are being immersed in another culture. https://goglobal.asu.edu/

Career Opportunities

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the need for writers and editors will increase by 25% during the next five years. Software and electronics companies, media corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, nonprofits and other areas will see an increased demand for writers.

Students in the program prepare for careers as:

• advertising and promotions managers
• communications teachers (postsecondary)
• copy writers
• correspondence clerks
• court clerks
• desktop publishers
• editors
• media and communication workers
• proofreaders and copy markers
• public relations specialists
• technical writers

Career examples include but are not limited to those shown in the following list. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

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