Overview

Technical and Professional Communication: is dynamic field where specialists combine expertise in communication with expertise in media technologies to produce, develop, support, manage, and analyze information and data for accessible, equitable use.

While a skills-based curriculum can quickly become outdated as technologies become obsolete and new technologies emerge to replace them, the Technical and Professional Communication program at New Mexico State University combines theory and practice prepares students to adapt and apply critical thinking to the contexts in which they write, making them invaluable assets to even rapidly-changing industries and communities.

With training and professional development in TPC, students will find employment or expand employment opportunities as…

Technical writers/editors

Regulatory writers

Non-profit writers

Digital designers

Data analysts

Product / communication managers

Web developers/coordinators

Information developers

Business intelligence managers

User experience designers/ specialists

Usability analysts & specialists

Program Features

36 credits [2 years if full time, 9 credits/semester; students may enroll part time]

Asynchronous courses delivery to accommodate student schedules & needs

Curriculum combines concepts & theories with practical application & skill building

Capstone requirement culminates in professional portfolio

Expert faculty, with academic expertise and professional industry & nonprofit experience

Faculty advising, with individualized feedback and mentoring

Degree granted from New Mexico State University

Programme Structure

Courses include:

User Experience

Tech Editing

Special Topics in Rhetoric and TPC

Document Design

Media Theory & Practice

Web Design & Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Cruces, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Creative Writing Literature View 512 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose [Please specify Technical and Professional Communication]

Current resume / CV

Writing Samples (can be academic or professional)

3 Letters of Recommendation (can be academic or professional)

Transcripts from undergraduate degree (minimum GPA 3.0)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19050 USD / year

≈ 19050 USD / year
Out-of-State

19050 USD / year

≈ 19050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6200 USD / year

≈ 6200 USD / year

Living costs

Las Cruces

United States

806 - 1259 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Program Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Las Cruces

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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