Technical Communication Certificate

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T echnicalC ommunicationC ertificate

• What is a Technical Communication Certificate?
• Why you should get a TCC
• What you will have to do to get the TCC
• What you need to be admitted to the TCC program
• How to apply to the TCC program

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What is a Technical Communication Certificate?
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The Technical Communication Certificate

• University of WisconsinMadison permits
  undergraduates specialize by earning a
  certificate (some schools call these minors)
• Earn the certificate by taking courses in
• Writing and Editing
• Oral Presentations
• Interpersonal Skills
• Electronic Media

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Why you should get a TCC
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Read some job ads for engineering. . .

• . . .experience in project management as well as
  product launch and ongoing product and process
  support activities. The position also requires
  excellent technical communication and project
  management skills, and approximately 20 domestic
  travel.
• __________________________________________________
  ____________________
• Requirements
• Position Demands
• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering, with
  experience in machine design, product
  development, and project management
• AutoCAD or other computerized drafting
  experience required
• Proficiency with PCs
• Strong analytical, communication, and
  presentation skills
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• Technical writing and typing skills
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and CNC
• Ability to visualize machine concepts and be
  attentive to detail
• Cooperation, concentration, and flexibility

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The TCC on your transcript

• Adds something special to your degree from the
  UWMadison
• Tells employers you went beyond the basics and
  you have strong communication skills

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For engineering and science majors. . .

• Certificate can open doors
• More career opportunities
• Advantage if going to grad school
• Helps Liberal Arts majors and returning students
  look more professional

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Careers in technical communication

• Technical Communication is a specialized field
• Professional technical writers and editors are
  well compensated for their work

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What you will have to do to get the TCC
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To get the TCC

• 24 credit program, but. . .
• Many courses required for the TCC are ones you
  have to take anyway

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Its very doable!

• You can fit the program into your curriculum
  without adding many credits or prolonging your
  time in college.
• Most TCC students find they only need an
  additional 6-8 credits to complete the program.

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Earning the TCC

• Total of 24 credits
• 9 cr ?Technical Proficiency courses
• 15 cr ? Technical Communication courses

A complete list of courses currently accepted for
the TCC appears on our website.
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Sequence of courses

• TCC students are encouraged to take the Technical
  Communication courses in the order shown in the
  flowchart on our website

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Common Course Sequence for TCC Freshman
Technical Communication EPD 155 Basic
Communication or equivalent Pre-reqs in
science humanities
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Sophomore
Technical Communication EPD 275 Tech
Presentations EPD 265 Teams EPD 690 Wisconsin
Engineer
Technical Proficiency Math, Comp. Sci.,
Business, Econ.
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Junior
Technical Communication EPD 397 Tech
Communication EPD 275 Tech Presentations EPD
265 Teams EPD 690 Wisconsin Engineer
Technical Proficiency Courses and Communication
Electives
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Junior/Senior
EPD 392 Manuals EPD 395 Desktop Publishing
EPD 497 Tech Editing EPD 690 Online
Communication
Technical Proficiency Courses and Communication
Electives
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Senior
EPD 398 Internship
T C C
Communication Electives
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Other TCC Requirements

• AB average in EPD technical communication courses
• Complete program within five years
• Students cannot count courses completed on a
  pass/fail basis toward the Certificate.
• Meet regularly with their certificate advisor
• Compile a portfolio of their work when they
  graduate

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What you need to be admitted to the TCC program
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To be admitted to the TCC program

• Complete Part A General Communication course
• or equivalent to EPD 155 Basic Communication (2
  cr)
• get at least a B
• Four courses (12 cr) in science / engineering
• at least one 200- intermediate-level course
• Three courses (9-cr) in humanities, social
  sciences, and/or foreign language
• GPA of at least 2.5

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How to apply for admission to the TCC Program
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1. Get an application form

• Technical Communication Office
• M1050 Engineering Centers Building
• Phone (608) 262 - 2472
• e-mail lttc_at_tc.engr.wisc.edugt
• Download the application from our website at
  http//tc.engr.wisc.edu/sitemap.html
• ? Certificate ? Application

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2. Complete the application

• Give special attention to the Objective
  Statement, which tells why you want a Certificate
  in Technical Communication.

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3. Submit completed application and DARS report
to the TC Office

• Technical Communication Office
• M1050 Engineering Centers Building
• Phone (608) 262 - 2472
• e-mail lttc_at_tc.engr.wisc.edugt

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4. Your application will be reviewed

• TCC Admissions Committee reviews applications
  several times each semester
• You will receive a letter informing you of the
  committees decision and giving further
  instructions.

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5. If admitted to the program, you will be
assigned an advisor

• Set up an appointment with your advisor to
  discuss plans for completing the program

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If you have questions

• Call 262-2472
• To discuss eligibility, transfer of courses, or
  general curriculum planning for the Certificate,
  set up a meeting with the Program Director
  (262-2472).

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