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Technical Communication (Graduate Certificate)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateAcademicCIP: 23.1303

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The graduate certificate in Technical Communication prepares students for careers in technical communication, technical editing, proposal writing, and user experience. In preparation for future employment, certificate students get exposure to real-world documents and writing opportunities, both in class and through optional internships. Graduate certificate courses may also count toward an MA in English if the student meets admission requirements.

Credits

18 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeEducation and TrainingSales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementMathematicsHistory and ArcheologyPhilosophy and Theology

Abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasOriginalityInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive
  • Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environ
  • Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, dire
  • Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's crea
  • Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
  • Present drafts and ideas to clients.
  • Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarit
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with au
  • Respond to questions from the public.
  • Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accou
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Teach writing or communication classes.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareComputer based training softwareWord processing softwareWeb platform development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Computer laser printersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersTablet computersCopy machinesDesktop computersLaptop computersTeleconferencing equipmentUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipmentCompact digital camerasComputer data input scannersDigital still camerasDigital video camerasMulti-line telephone systemsPrecision rulersVideo editing equipmentAudio amplification speakersCarousel slide projectorsCompact disk CD playersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital calculatorsDigital camcordersDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers27-3043.05
  • Writers and Authors27-3043.00
  • Technical Writers27-3042.00
  • Editors27-3041.00
  • Postsecondary Teachers, All Other25-1199.00
  • English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary25-1123.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Long-form creative works such as novels, full-length biographies, and critical analyses — author autonomously from concept through publication-ready manuscript without supervisory direction.
  • Complex narrative elements including multi-layered plots, unreliable narration, and historically grounded environments — craft with originality to produce distinctive, award-eligible literary work.
  • Comprehensive revision strategy — execute across structural, stylistic, and line levels to elevate manuscripts to professional publication standards for major publishers or prestigious literary journals.
  • Immersive archival and field research — lead independently, incorporating primary interviews, historical documents, and multimedia sources to produce factually authoritative creative nonfiction or literary fiction.
  • Non-routine editorial challenges such as scope changes, conflicting stakeholder feedback, or genre pivots — resolve using critical thinking and inductive reasoning to preserve work integrity.
  • Intertextual and thematic analyses — produce for critical essays or book-length works that engage substantively with existing literary traditions and advance discourse within a given genre.
  • Multi-platform content strategy — design by adapting written creative work for web, print, and digital publishing environments using web page creation, desktop publishing, and presentation software.
  • Negotiation and creative dialogue with producers, editors, and directors — lead with confidence to protect artistic intent while meeting commercial production requirements.
  • Mentorship of emerging writers — provide through workshop critique, manuscript notes, or professional guidance grounded in years of autonomous practice across diverse creative forms.
  • Personal creative voice and thematic signature — sustain and evolve across a body of work, demonstrating consistent originality and intellectual curiosity that defines a recognizable authorial identity.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
54%
Placement Rate
74%