Overview
About this Degree
The Technical Communication major from Iowa State University prepares students to make scientific, business, and technical information clear and usable for their intended audiences. Courses emphasize research, critical thinking, collaboration (with other content developers and subject-matter experts), organization, writing, editing, and design.
Some students double major in Technical Communication and a technical or scientific field. Technical Communication is also often a second major or minor for students who major in English.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Descriptive English Grammar
- Multimedia and Interaction Design
- Document Design and Editing
- Business Communication
- Seminar in Argumentation
- Biological Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Iowa State operates on rolling admission. We strongly recommend that you apply at least six to eight weeks in advance.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology General Engineering & Technology View 2418 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- ACT composite (or converted SAT) score x 3+
- Cumulative GPA x 30
- Number of years of high school core courses x 5
- In addition to the high school course requirements listed above, students applying for admission to the College of Engineering must complete two years of a single foreign language. Students applying for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete a third year of social studies and two years of a single foreign language.
- General Equivalency Diploma (GED) applicants are welcome to enroll at Iowa State University. The specific GED score requirements for admission depend upon when the GED test was taken.
Tuition Fee
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International
26930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13465 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
25162 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12581 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
8678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4339 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Ames
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.