Curriculum Requirements
Minor in Technical and Professional Communication
Minor Requirements
| Foundation Course (choose one of the following) | Credits: | |
| FCWR 301 | Communications for Business | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Building on courses taken in their majors, students will learn and apply concepts of effective written and oral communication appropriate for business careers. Focusing on communicating to specific audiences and developing an effective writing process, students will write in business formats such as memos, letters, reports, proposals, and resumes. Some assignments will include research and documentation. Students will deliver informative and persuasive oral presentations. Course work includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| FCWR 302 | Communications for Healthcare Careers | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Building on courses taken in their majors, students will learn and apply concepts of effective written and oral expression appropriate for careers in the health and biology professions. In addition to closely examining a variety of texts across the discipline, students will develop public speaking skills while also learning to collaborate on grant proposals, literature reviews, pamphlets and posters, and a research paper. Topics covered include the rhetoric of writing in the health professions, ethics, images in the sciences, grant- and abstract writing, and researching and writing publishable manuscripts. Course work includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| FCWR 304 | Communications for the Technical Professions | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Building on courses taken in their majors, students will learn and apply concepts of effective written and oral expression appropriate for careers in the technology professions, such as engineering and computer science. In addition to modes of technical discourse (definition, description, analysis, interpretation), this course emphasizes strategies for effective business communication in the technical professions and stylistics of technical communication. Methods and procedures of research are explored in depth. Course work includes a computer lab component, oral presentation of final reports using presentation software, and exploration of appropriate technology for technical communication. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 3 Credits | ||
| Minor Courses (choose three of the following) | Credits: | |
| ARTC 201 | Digital Tools I | 3 |
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This foundational course introduces essential digital design principles and tools, guiding students in creating and manipulating digital imagery for diverse visual applications. Students will develop core skills in digital workflows, learning to translate design ideas into effective digital formats while building an adaptable digital skill set. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| DGIM 110 | Digital Imaging Fundamentals | 3 |
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This course is an introduction to the concepts of Digital Imaging for TV, Film, and emerging media. Students learn to create, optimize and output various forms of imagery, and explore the potential of new media forms using the computer. This class focuses on UI/UX design as the main output medium, and each student creates his or her own Web based portfolio. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/ or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| SPCH 205 | Professional Speaking and Advanced Oral Communication | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: SPCH 105 Study through practice of professional public speaking and advanced professional communication techniques. Topics covered include: audience analysis, techniques of persuasion, interview techniques, listening skills, presentation styles and techniques, effective audio and visual aids, and special problems of communicating technical information. Students deliver presentations in both live audience and media environments. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| WRIT 220 | Publishing Workshop | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111 A continuation of WRIT 210. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| WRIT 360 | Seminar in Professional Writing (Game Design and Digital Storytelling) | 3 |
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An advanced seminar in a specialized topic, utilizing the expertise of an instructor from the profession at large or from the regular NYIT faculty. The topic will vary from offering to offering. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| WRIT 363 | Writing for the Web* | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: FCWR 301 or FCWR 302 or FCWR 303 or FCWR 304 or WRIT 310 or WRIT 315 or WRIT 316 or WRIT 320 or WRIT 325 or WRIT 330 This is a computer-intensive course. Focus is on learning and practicing advanced aspects of creating multimedia, hypertext, and online help documents. Topics: linear and nonlinear planning structures ("information architecture"), writing stylistics, the rhetoric and use of graphics, linking, reading and editing online, project management. Oral presentations of final project with computer-based presentation programs. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| WRIT 366 | Survey of Technical and Professional Document Production | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: FCWR 301 or FCWR 302 or FCWR 304 This course will instruct students on how to create all forms of digital documents, including Adobe PDF, HTML, and Photoshop designs. The focus will be writing and designing for the audience and effect, with emphasis on the creation of these documents. Students will learn how to format, edit, and prepare documents for public use, with a special emphasis on enhancing Human-Machine Communication (HMC) through effective technical communication. The course will adopt new formats as needs arise. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 9 Credits | ||
| * WRIT 363 may be substituted at director's discretion. | ||
| Capstone Course (choose one of the following) | Credits: | |
| WRIT 351 | Advanced Technical Writing* | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: FCWR 301 or FCWR 302 or FCWR 303 or FCWR 304 or WRIT 310 or WRIT 315 or WRIT 316 or WRIT 320 or WRIT 325 or WRIT 330 Advanced training and practice in the techniques and forms of technical writing. Focused around planning and producing electronic and print-based manuals. Topics will include: information gathering; usability testing; group collaboration, project management, using text and graphics, relevant technologies, and writing techniques. Coursework includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| WRIT 415 | Internship in Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRIT 351 The Capstone in Technical Communication and AI Solutions is the culminating experience for students in the Technical Communication major, minor or certificate. It provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program to real-world projects at the intersection of technical communication and artificial intelligence. Students will work individually or in teams to develop innovative solutions that address communication challenges in AI-driven contexts. Students will choose their focus based on their chosen career track and craft projects that apply to their future work. This course emphasizes hands-on projects, critical analysis, and effective communication of findings and solutions. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 3-6 Credits | ||
| * WRIT 351 is required if FCWR 304 is substituted; otherwise it is optional. | ||
| Total Program Credits = 15 |