Friday, February 21, 2025
The Department of Technical Communication equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel as writers, designers, and coders with a Master of Arts in Professional and Technical Communication (MAPTC). This program prepares students to break down intricate information into easily understandable components and find success solving complex digital challenges in the technical communication field.

MAPTC graduates are highly sought after by top companies like Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, and Sabre. The program boasts a near perfect job placement rate within the field, fueled by the DFW’s standing as a hub for technical communication. Students enter a bustling job market for technical writers, content strategists, information architects, proposal writers, and web designers. The demand for technical communicators continues to rise as industries such as finance and healthcare grow, with 2,000 jobs added annually.

 

The program curriculum is designed by award winning faculty and covers technical writing, digital literacies, content strategy, and user-friendly communication. MAPTC course content teaches students to effectively harness the power of generative AI to enhance productivity and produce high-quality content. Additionally, students create professional portfolios and receive valuable expert feedback.

 

UNT offers supporting certificates and microcredentials in Digital Accessibility, Proposal Writing, and more to round out resumes and boost students’ technical communication careers. The Department of Technical Communication also has a specialty lab for students to practice using industry standard software tools, including MadCap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe RoboHelp, Figma, and WordPress.

 

Start your journey as a writer, coder, or designer today.