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Please see our web site http://www.njit.edu/MSPTC for updated information. The Master of Science in Professional and Technical Communication (MSPTC) prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing field of technical communication. This degree enables students to acquire an understanding of information technologies and to approach communication issues with new problem-solving skills. Professional experts will provide strong theoretical foundations within a practical framework. The MSPTC is entirely available online (in distance learning format). Admission Requirements:
Students must have an undergraduate degree in a field of science, computer science or engineering, or have an undergraduate degree in another area with experience or strong interest in science and technology. - a statement outlining how the degree will meet personal and professional objectives;
- a current resume;
- two letters of recommendation;
- a portfolio of work (writing, web development, CD-ROM or other appropriate showcase of work);
- Application for Admission to Graduate Study form;
- Official transcripts of all prior work and certificate of graduation;
- GRE scores (These scores are required of all international applicants, all applicants who have earned their last degree outside of the United States, and students who wish to apply for merit-based financial support on individual basis; other applicants do not need GRE scores);
- TOEFL scores of 550 (pencil and paper) and 213 (computer-based) are required of all international applicants.
Graduate Certificate Programs: Three 12-credit graduate certificates are available as a step toward this degree - Practice of Technical Communications
- User-Centered Design
Please see Graduate Certificates in this catalog for further information. For more information about continuing and distance education, please contact the Division of Continuing Professional Education, 1-800-624-9850 or 973-596-3060; e-mail: cpe@njit.edu. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Students must complete a minimum of 30 degree credits taken over a minimum of two semesters. Five core courses must be completed by all students; five elective courses allow students to specialize in selected areas of professional and technical communication. Students must design and maintain an ePortfolio of work completed within the courses. This work, organized around core competencies within each seminar in the program, will be reviewed by the instructional faculty every semester. In the final semester before graduation, students are required to take PTC 691 ePortfolio Capstone Seminar and make an oral presentation of their portfolio. CORE COURSES:
15 credits:
ptc601,ptc603,ptc604,ptc605,ptc606
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