Applied Science (Technical Communication) ,BAS
BAS, Communications, Data visualization, Digital Media, Editing, Editor, Multimedia, Social media, Technical Graphics, User-Centered Design, Visual Communication, Web, Write, Writer, approved for STEM-OPT extension, writing
The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in technical communication is a flexible program designed specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. In this program, students combine the technical experience they have gained in their associate degree program with a broader education in 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 this concentration, students learn how to produce, design and manage information using traditional and developing technologies.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location:
Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. This program is not available to first-year students.
Only students who have earned an AAS degree are eligible to declare BAS majors at ASU.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Technology is connecting the world, and future technical communication professionals must be proficient in cross-cultural communication --- a skill well developed through study abroad. Through unique study abroad experiences across the globe, students gain valuable skills. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, by participating in one of the more than 300 available Global Education programs, students expand their scope of learning beyond the classroom and gain hands-on experience in different and exciting cultures.
Many of the School of Applied Professional Studies programs allow students to earn credit toward their major for their experiences studying abroad.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the need for writers will increase by 5% during the next 10 years. Software and electronics companies, media corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, nonprofits and other areas will see an increased demand for writers.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as:
- advertising and promotions managers
- communications professors
- copy writers
- correspondence clerks
- court clerks
- desktop publishers
- editors
- media and communication workers
- proofreaders and copy markers
- public relations specialists
- technical writers
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.4%
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$76,250
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20.3%
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$99,620
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5.0%
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$57,890
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9.7%
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$98,740
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9.7%
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$98,740
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2.5%
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$66,490
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13.4%
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$68,230
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6.9%
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$79,960
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17.0%
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$78,580
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School of Applied Professional Studies
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
