Technical Communication
Issued by
Farmingdale State College
Earners of this microcredential will demonstrate expertise in the communication of complex information to varied audiences in multiple modes. This microcredential will be of interest to students pursuing the major or minor in professional communication, students pursuing career paths that require communications expertise, and those pursuing more technical areas of study and looking to improve their communication skills.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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To achieve the Technical Communication microcredential, students will complete 4 required courses totaling 12 credits. This coursework will include PCM 324: Technical Communications (3 credits), PCM 327: Rhetoric and Persuasion (3 credits), PCM 420: Advanced Technical Communications (3 credits), and a choice of either PCM 410: Digital Medial Production (3 credits) or PCM 412: Storytelling with Data (3 credits).
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Submission of a technical communication portfolio to the coordinator of the microcredential. The portfolio will consist of two papers and/or projects completed in the required courses and a two-page reflection on the technical communications skills and theories attained through the completion of the coursework. The portfolio is not assigned a letter grade; the portfolio is assessed holistically and determined to be pass or fail. The portfolio serves as a point of reflection for students.