Turn ideas into impact with technical communication.

At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for in-demand careers by gaining hands-on experience in writing, digital media, and project management while building a professional portfolio. In the Technical Communication and Emergent Media BS, you can customize your studies with a specialization and internships, graduating ready to communicate complex ideas clearly across industries and platforms.

4 Years Bachelor's of Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"Providing you with real-world experience to take a leadership role in an always-evolving media environment." - Nicholas L. Stefanski, JD, PhD

"You will receive hands-on training for a relevant and rewarding career as a technical communicator. As a graduate, you will be able to use writing to explain complicated concepts and technologies, help people solve problems, and communicate across cultures.  " - Travis W. Matteson, PhD 

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

4 years

Department:

English & Humanities Department

Academic Location:

Alfred Campus

Student Residency:

Alfred Campus

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
COMP 1503Writing Studies3
FNAT xxxxFine Arts General Education Elective3
MATH 1113Statistical Concepts3
OR
MATH1123Statistics I3
XXXX xxxxGeneral Education Social Science Requirement4
XXXX xxxxGeneral Education Elective 
OR
XXXX xxxxGeneral Education - Western Civilization 
HPEDPhysical Education Elective 
Total Credits16

Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
XXXX xxxxLiterature Elective3
SPCH 1083Public Speaking3
OR  
XXXX xxxxEffective Speaking Equivalent course 
COMP2703Intro to Tech Comm & Emer. Med3
COMP2903English in a Global Context3
GLST2113Global & Diverse Perspectives3
Total Credits 15

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Admissions Requirements

Entrance Requirements

Required: Algebra

Recommended: Geometry and Biology

Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Travis Matteson, smiling
Travis Matteson Associate Professor and Department Chair
Aniko V Constantine
Annie Constantine Distinguished Teaching Professor: 10 Months
Gerald I Ianovici
Gerald Ianovici Assistant Professor 10 Months
Photo of Summer Dorr
Summer Dorr Assistant Professor 10 Months
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.