Technical Communications

The technical communications program at Stark State College prepares students for a career in the diverse and growing field of technical communications. Curriculum is designed to cover a wide breadth of requirements, including the ability to write clearly, edit and design technical documents, as well as to expose students to courses in a variety of disciplines. These requirements include a thorough grounding in technical writing, as well as a focus on the communicative skills necessary to succeed in a career as a communications professional.

Graduates who earn an associate of applied science in technical communications may be employed in computing, biotech, manufacturing, aviation and medicine, among others, with the option of further pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in communications while maintaining oneself in the workforce. In addition, all graduates serve an internship designed to introduce them to technical writing in the workplace.