Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Professional and Technical Communication in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,820
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Enhance your strategic writing, thinking, and communication skills. Technical communicators play a crucial role by improving information usability and accessibility, thereby helping organizations achieve their objectives. Our program welcomes motivated students from diverse academic backgrounds who demonstrate excellent time management, self-discipline, and enthusiasm.
The M.A. in Professional and Technical Communication offers a challenging curriculum that combines theoretical depth with hands-on practice. Students gain contemporary expertise that can be directly applied in professional settings. Through ongoing collaboration with industry leaders, we continuously update our curriculum and technology standards to ensure graduates possess relevant, in-demand skills. Participants complete an internship at a leading organization and develop a professional portfolio. Our flexible class schedules allow students to effectively manage career advancement alongside personal and professional commitments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MA with a major in professional and technical communication, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. The MA requires no foreign language competency.
Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL examination. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in professional and technical communication may be required to take 36 hours of graduate leveling courses as approved by the graduate director. These courses would count as electives toward the MA degree.
Applicants for the MA with a major in professional and technical communication complete two parts. The applicant first files an application with the Toulouse Graduate School (available on the UNT Graduate School web site). The applicant then submits the following to the Department of Technical Communication Director of Graduate Studies:
a current resume or vita,
a 500750 word personal statement in response to one of the following prompts:
describe a situation where you successfully used technical communication. How do you believe UNT's MA with a major in professional and technical communication will complement what you already know about the field?
summarize the most recent article you read about technical communication. Discuss how this article informed your thinking about technical communication and then how UNT's MA with a major in professional and technical communication will enhance your understanding of the field.
a writing sample or professional portfolio (optional).
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL examination. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in professional and technical communication may be required to take 36 hours of graduate leveling courses as approved by the graduate director. These courses would count as electives toward the MA degree.
Applicants for the MA with a major in professional and technical communication complete two parts. The applicant first files an application with the Toulouse Graduate School (available on the UNT Graduate School web site). The applicant then submits the following to the Department of Technical Communication Director of Graduate Studies:
a current resume or vita,
a 500750 word personal statement in response to one of the following prompts:
describe a situation where you successfully used technical communication. How do you believe UNT's MA with a major in professional and technical communication will complement what you already know about the field?
summarize the most recent article you read about technical communication. Discuss how this article informed your thinking about technical communication and then how UNT's MA with a major in professional and technical communication will enhance your understanding of the field.
a writing sample or professional portfolio (optional).
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
27,820