CSU’s Department of Journalism and Technical Communication (JTC) offers an M.S. degree in M.S. in Public Communication and Technology that prepares graduates for (1) careers in communication management of health, environmental, science or technical information, computer-mediated communication, or public relations and strategic communication; or (2) the pursuit of higher level academic work, such as obtaining a doctorate, conducting research and teaching at the college level. JTC faculty have experience both in professional work and in research, and offer a wide range of expertise and skills that make this program truly unique.
A student’s course of study can focus on the following areas:
Health, Environmental, Science or Technical Communication: Enhancing public understanding of health communication programs, environmental issues, or scientific and technical topics through print and multimedia-based documentation
Public Relations and Strategic Communication: Public relations, public information and strategic communication programs for corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations
New Communication Technologies: Uses and effects of new communication technologies, computer-mediated communication and the World Wide Web; computer, print and multimedia-based documentation, instruction and training
Print and Broadcast Journalism: Issues relating to media culture and influences on news and documentary content
Research Opportunities & Certificates
The JTC Department is affiliated with the Center for Research on Communication and Technology, which has been designated by the university as a "Center of Excellence." Faculty members have research funded by CSU, businesses, private organizations and government agencies. Through the Center and faculty-funded research, graduate students have the opportunity to take part in diverse research projects.
Funded research projects have focused on health communication, alcohol addiction prevention, risk communication, environmental communication, interface design, website design, interactivity, pollution prevention, technology transfer and usability testing.
Recent funding agencies and organizations have included the Environmental Protection Agency, IBM, Hewlett Packard, National Institutes on Alcohol Addiction and Abuse, National Cancer Institute, National Park Service, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Forest Service.
For more information, contact: Craig Trumbo, Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Journalism and Technical Communication
C229 Clark Building, 1785 Campus Deliver
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1785
Phone: (970) 491-2077
Fax: (970) 491-2908 ctrumbo@mac.com
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