Undergraduate Programs
The English, Technical Communication, and Media Arts Department offers two undergraduate degrees in communication: a Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Communication. Both degrees prepare students for a variety of communication careers. The program also can serve as a pre-professional background for students who plan to attend graduate school.
The B.S. in Technical Communication prepares students for careers that explore the inherent relationship between communication and technology. This includes developing web sites explaining technology to the public. The focus is on computer-mediated communication and information design. Students develop strong communication skills in both print media and new media for careers involving technical and computer-mediated communication. To prepare for careers in technical communication, students create professional portfolios demonstrating their writing and technology skills. Possible careers include:
- Information design
- Multimedia development
- Graphic design
- Instructional design
- Web design
The B.A. in English and Professional Communication combines English and literary studies with a strong foundation in rhetoric and professional writing. The program’s emphasis is on helping students develop the strong writing and editing skills needed for a variety of professional writing careers that include corporate communications, public relations, journalism, and publication management. Students also get a background in media-based communication and create a professional portfolio. Possible careers include:
- Information design
- Corporate communications
- Journalism
Students must make a grade of at least a C in all TCOM major courses. BSTC or BAEPC candidates who make Ds or Fs in any of the Required Foundation Courses or Free Electives cannot count those D or F courses toward graduation.
For details about
courses and requirements, contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Herb
Smith, at 678-915-7475 or by e-mail.
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The
English, Technical Communication, and Media Arts Department is a part of Southern Polytechnic State
University and can be contacted at TCOM@spsu.edu.
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060-2896
Tel: (678) 915-7202 FAX: (678) 915-7425 |
