Location:

Lubbock, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

English

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Texas Tech Doctor of Philosophy in Technical Communication and Rhetoric (TCR) is one degree offered in two modes: online or onsite. The TCR program is strong in technology, technical communication practice, rhetorical theory, rhetorical analysis, rhetoric of science, visual rhetoric, gender studies, and research methods - strengths intersecting with studies in composition, technical communication, and rhetoric. Our faculty are leaders in the profession and in scholarship, active in organizations such as CPTSC, STC, ATTW, ACM, and IEEE. The Doctor of Philosophy can be tailored to fit one's interests. The program provides a broad approach to technical communication, offering classes in areas such as editing, design, rhetorical theory, online documentation, publications management, and usability testing. Students will learn and practice the methodologies for conducting research in technical communication and rhetoric, as well as gain experience creating online and on-page documents using visual and written communication. Online classes meet weekly in a synchronous meeting space. Between class meetings, students communicate with faculty and other students through e-mail, asynchronous discussion spaces, and video and audio chat. Courses are conducted in three regular academic terms (fall, spring, and summer). In addition, for online students we hold an intensive two-week summer seminar on-site, where students can meet each other, network, and concentrate on research projects. Future academics and professionals in fields like technical communication, human resources, consulting, software design, graphic design, engineering, and management will find the TCR Doctor of Philosophy invaluable in advancing their careers.

Format:

Hybrid

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Applications must include a Statement of Intent, transcripts, GRE scores, writing sample, and at least three letters of recommendation, preferably from people who know your academic and professional work in technical communication. See our website for more information.