Graduate Degree Programs
Our graduate programs are available to full-time students, or working professionals who are interested in part-time study. Some programs are offered online.
Graduate Degrees
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a Master of Science in Professional and Technical Communication:
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| Master of Science in Professional and Technical Communication (MSPTC) |
The MS in Professional and Technical Communication prepares students to be leaders in the technology-driven economy of the 21st century. The program emphasizes a research-driven approach to problem-solving using the most modern technologies, tools, and digital platforms Learn More . . . |
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Graduate Certificate Programs
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences' program in Professional and Technical Communication also offers graduate certificates in four areas:
| Program | Curriculum | |
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| Instructional Design, Evaluation, and Assessment (IDEA) |
The Instructional Design, Evaluation, & Assessment track is designed to teach students to build quality educational experiences at varying levels for diverse learner populations for any discipline of study or subject matter... Learn More . . . |
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| Social Media Essentials (SME) | SME Curriculum |
The Social Media Essentials track students will know when and how to use media tools to foster dialogue and drive action. Students will gain competencies in communication, information design, and new technologies... Learn More . . . |
| Technical Communication Essentials (TCE) | TCE Curriculum |
The Technical Communication Essentials Graduate Certificate prepares students to communicate in rapidly changing technology fields. Students gain skills and knowledge in technical writing and editing, documentation, content management, and web-based training. Learn More . . . |
| User Experience Essentials (UXE) | UXE Curriculum |
The graduate certificate in User Experience Essentials (UXE) exposes students to the process of usability testing and knowledge transfer between general audiences, technology designers, programmers, project managers, and administration... Learn More . . . |
The BS/MS program option permits qualified NJIT undergraduate students to earn credits toward a graduate degree. For more information about the accelerated program, please visit the Office of Graduate Studies: Accelerated Programs.