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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Humanities & Social Sciences Technical Communication Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 Eighth Street Troy, NY 12180-3590 US   Phone: 1-518-276-6469 Fax: 1-518-276-4092   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.- Technical Communication;M.S.- Human-Computer Interaction(HCI);M.S.- Communication and Rhetoric Doctoral Ph.D.-Communication and Rhetoric Certificate Human-Computer Interaction (4-course graduate certificate) On Campus   Technical communication students at Rensselaer Gain design skills that resist obsolescence and the capacity to generate content for several electronically-based communication media. In addition to the core curriculum, certificates in Graphics and in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) are available. Whether producing Web pages, multimedia tutorials, electronic wizards, or online help systems. graduates of the M.S. program enter sustained careers in industry. Students learn to: Integrate visual information into a written text; Design documents, websites, and on-line help systems that both novices and experts can use; Create multimedia programs; Design meaningful hypermedia programs; Gain a strong background in communication and rhetorical theory; Hone composition skills; Broaden computer skills in Rensselaer's extensive computer facilities; Receive assistance in career planning; Meet potential employers while in school; Combine professional work experience with taking classes     Accreditation Information: Middle States accreditation  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 500 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement No  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1131  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 286  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1358  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32600  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable