Technical Communication and Rhetoric

Level: Doctoral
Language: English
Category: English Technical Writing

Description

The Ph.D. in Technical Communication and Rhetoric (TCR) is the first online doctoral program in the field. The Texas Tech TCR program is very strong in technology, production, rhetorical theory, rhetorical analysis, rhetoric of science, visual rhetoric, gender studies, and research methods-strengths intersecting with studies in composition, technical communication, and rhetoric. Our faculty are leaders in the profession and in scholarship, active in organizations such as CPTSC, STC, ACM, and IEEE. Just like the Lubbock program, the online Ph.D. can be tailored to fit one's interests. The program provides a broad approach to technical communication, offering classes in areas such as editing, design, rhetorical theory, online documentation, publications management, and usability testing. Students will learn and practice the methodologies for conducting research in technical communication and rhetoric, as well as gain experience creating online and on-page documents using visual and written communication. Classes meet online weekly in a synchronous meeting space. Between class meetings, students will communicate with faculty and other students through e-mail, asynchronous discussion spaces, and video and audio chat. Courses are conducted in three regular academic terms (fall, spring, and summer). In addition, we hold an intensive two-week summer seminar on-site, where students can meet fellow students, network, and concentrate on research projects. Future academics and professionals in fields like technical communication, human resources, consulting, software design, graphic design, engineering, and management will find the online TCR Ph.D. invaluable in advancing their careers.

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