"Providing you with real-world experience to take a leadership role in an always-evolving media environment."
Now accepting applications! Prepare for a career where words make technology work.
Why Choose the TCEM Bachelor鈥檚 Program?
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication and Emergent Media (TCEM) offers hands-on, career-focused education in writing, media, and technology. This in-demand technical communication degree prepares students to craft, manage, and deliver specialized information to a wide range of audiences across industries.
Students in the TCEM program will:
- Compose, manage, analyze, and deliver technical information using diverse forms, media, and contexts
- Create and analyze communication within emerging media environments and online communities
- Enter the global marketplace as skilled intercultural communicators, technical practitioners, and scholars
You鈥檒l gain real-world experience, build a professional portfolio, and develop a customized specialization that aligns with your career goals.
Program Highlights
This bachelor鈥檚 in technical communication offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to:
- Build technical writing and project management skills
- Communicate clearly and effectively about specialized topics
- Master the tools of modern digital and print communication
- Engage in experiential learning through internships and media design
Graduates are equipped for careers that require precise, audience-focused communication in high-demand sectors.
What You鈥檒l Gain in This Program
In the TCEM program, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience with an internship in the industry
- Create a professional portfolio to showcase your communication and media skills
- Develop a specialization to support your long-term career goals
You鈥檒l graduate with the tools to explain complicated concepts and technologies, solve problems, and communicate effectively across cultures and platforms.
Hear from Our Faculty
鈥淚n the TCEM program, you will receive hands-on training for a relevant and rewarding career as a technical communicator. As a graduate of the program, you will be able to use writing to explain complicated concepts and technologies, help people solve problems, and communicate across cultures. Your TCEM degree will prepare you for your first job and provide you with the flexibility and real-world experience to take a leadership role in an always-evolving media environment.鈥
鈥揘icholas L. Stefanski, JD, PhD 鈥 Assistant Professor, English & Humanities Department
Career Outlook in Technical Communication
The demand for strong writing and communication skills in technical fields is growing. Technical communication and emergent media careers are projected to expand steadily over the next decade.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Employment of technical writers is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032
- 5,400 job openings for technical writers are expected each year
- Median pay (2023):
- Technical Writers: $80,050
- Editors: $75,020
- Writers & Authors: $73,690
As industries continue to innovate, technical communicators will be vital in translating complex concepts into accessible, user-friendly content.
Occupational Title | SOC Code | Employment 2022 | Projected Employment 2032 |
Change 2022-2032 Percent/Numeric |
---|---|---|---|---|
Technical Writers | 27-3042 | 54,700 | 58,400 | 7%/3,700 |
Career Paths for TCEM Graduates
With your technical writing degree, you can pursue roles such as:
- Technical Writer
- Documentation Specialist
- UX Writer
- Content Developer
- Proposal Writer
- Professional Editor or Publisher
- Project Manager
Our graduates work in diverse industries, including engineering, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, healthcare, and technology.