Certificate in Technical Communication (TCOM)
The certificate in technical communication is designed for students seeking an entry-level position as a technical communicator in a broad range of fields (e.g. industry, manufacturing, health care, publishing and advertising, and governmental agencies).
Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 and must be admitted as graduate certificate students. The program consists of 12 credit hours of coursework (four courses) and a one credit-hour internship (which may be waived for candidates with professional experience). Courses taken in this program and completed with a grade of B or better may be applied toward the master's degree in Technical Communication and Information Design for students admitted to the degree program.
- COM 525 Usability Testing
- COM 528 Document Design OR
- COM 424 Document Design
- COM 529 Technical Editing OR
- COM 425 Editing
- COM 530 Online Design OR
- COM 428 Verbal and Visual Communication OR
- COM 435 Intercultural Communication
If you have questions about the TCOM certificate, about careers in technical communication, or about your readiness for the program, please contact one of the following:
Dr. Warren Schmaus
Email: gradhuminfo@iit.edu
To apply as a graduate certificate student in the Graduate College, please follow this link: