This section of our site is dedicated to the education and training of Technical Communicators.
Here we share useful resources and advice on Technical Communication programs in the NY Metro area and beyond.
(see also the open letter from our chapter president to Technical Communication educators)
Here we share useful resources and advice on Technical Communication programs in the NY Metro area and beyond.
(see also the open letter from our chapter president to Technical Communication educators)
Technical Communication Programs
The following lists Technical Communication programs currently available.
NOTE: If your institution has a good program for Technical Communicator and you want to be added to our list, contact president@stcnymetro.net.
NY Metro Area
School | Location | Program | Notes |
New York Institute of Technology | Main Campus - Old Westbury, Manhattan |
INYIT Instructional Technology programs; English Major – Professional Writing Concentration; Technical Writing Certificate Program |
NYIT Professional Trainer Instructional Technology Masters Instructional Technology certificate programs: |
Stevens Institute of Technology | Main Campus – Hoboken, NJ | Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication | |
Brooklyn College | Main Campus - Brooklyn, NY | Technical Writing Certificate Program | |
Farmingdale State College | Main Campus – Farmingdale, NY | B.S. in Professional Communication Program | |
New Jersey Institute of Technology | Online program only http://msptc.njit.edu |
Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials; Graduate Certificate in Social Media Essentials. | NJIT's MSPTC program offers:
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New York City College of Technology | Main Campus - Brooklyn, NY | Bachelor of Science in Professional and Technical Writing | The English department website now includes PTW degree info. |
Virtual (Online) Programs
School | Location | Program | Notes |
University of Wisconsin Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University | Mnenomonie, Wisconsin | B.S. Degree in Information and Communication Technologies | |
University of Wisconsin Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University | Mnenomonie, Wisconsin | Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication | |
Mercer University (within the Mercer school of Engineering) | Macon, Atlanta, or Savannah campuses in GA | MS Program in Technical Communication Management | All of the students are distance learners. Each course meets for a 90-minute online chat once a week, but otherwise, students complete their assignments, work on team projects, and do their reading and research at times that fit their schedules. |
Austin Community College | Austin, TX | A Technical Communication Certificate through Continuing Education | |
University of California Santa Clara Extension Silicon Valley (UCSC Extension Silicon Valley) | Santa Clara, CA | Technical Writing Certificate | |
Arizona State University | Mulitple locations in the general Phoenix area | Bachelor of Science in technical communication | |
Northerastern University College of Professional Studies | Boston, MA | Master of Science in Technical Communication | |
California State University Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | Technical Writing Certificate of Completion | |
University of California San Diego Extension (UCSD Extension) | Multiple locations in/near San Diego, CA | Technical Communication Certificate | |
Vancouver Island University | Multiple locations | Technical Communication Certificate Program | |
University of California, Riverside Extension (UCR Extension) | Riverside, California | Technical Writing Certificate |