In a world increasingly dependent on technology, organizations are looking for employees with the skills to effectively communicate using a variety of technology platforms. In the Master of Science in Technical Communication and Information Architecture (TCIA) program, you will take courses on enhanced technical communication and develop specialized concepts, skills, and tools for designing, implementing, and managing web applications and digital media.
Students in the program come from a range of backgrounds, including design, English, and library science, providing you with a vibrant community and classroom discussions informed by a variety of perspectives.
Upon completion of the TCIA program, you will be equipped with the expertise for a number of tasks relevant to mid-level and advanced positions in the workplace, including web application design, digital media project management, information architecture, and user experience testing and evaluation.
Program Overview
Learn to structure and deliver information for the best user experience across desktop and mobile technologies. Students take courses on enhanced technical communication and develop specialized concepts, skills, and tools for designing, implementing, and managing web applications and digital media.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the TCIA program have gone onto successful careers in:
Web design and development
Quality assurance
Content strategy
Social media and marketing
User experience and interface design
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
Lewis College of Science and Letters
Pritzker Science Center,
Suite 252,
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60616, United States
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Minimum Test Score Total for Admission without an Illinois Tech English Language Assessment Requirement
Internet TOEFL - 90+
Paper TOEFL - 600+
IELTS - 6.5+
PTE - 63+
Duolingo English Test - 110+
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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