Technical Communication ,Minor
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When you develop a foundation in effective professional communication, you strengthen your position for your professional future.
The minor program in technical communication provides a foundation in workplace-oriented communication skills that complement many majors, particularly those in engineering and other technical disciplines.
Students learn how to design, produce and manage professional texts, both print and digital, while they strengthen their technological skills.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic or Online
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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TWC 150: Introduction to Technical Communication
3 Credit
Hours
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3 | |
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TWC 201: Writing for Digital Media
3 Credit
Hours
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3 | |
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TWC 311: Principles of Visual Communication
3 Credit
Hours
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3 | |
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TWC 331: Fundamentals of Technical Editing
3 Credit
Hours
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3 | |
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TWC 443: Grant & Proposal Writing
or
TWC 445: Content Strategy
3 Credit
Hours
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3 | |
| Electives | ||
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Note: No more than three credit hours of internship credit may be applied toward this minor.
3 Credit
Hours
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3 | |
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The minor in technical communication requires 18 credit hours, a minimum of which nine must be upper division. A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses in the minor.
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BAS in applied science (technical communication); BS in technical communication (all concentrations)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
The technical communication minor can benefit graduates of many degree programs when they pursue careers in web development, project management and instructional design, making them more competitive on their career path.
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.
