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Technical Specialist, TCC (TC31)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Valdosta, Ben Hill Irwin, Online, Coffee, Cook

The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for positions in business that require technical proficiency to translate technical information to various audiences and in various formats using written and oral communication skills.

Program Outcomes: Students will develop the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports on issues, articulating solutions effectively. They will also learn to provide technical information adhering to industry standards, ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication.

Careers: Program applies occupational credits from all areas to apply to a technical certificate of credit.

Length of Program: 3 Terms

Curriculum Outline (33 hours)
General Core Courses 24
Area I - Language Arts/Communication (3 Hours) 3
ENGL 1101

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Degree Level Reading and Writing Scores Co-requisite(s): None Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.

3
Area II - Social/Behavior Science - Complete 6 Hours 6
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Complete 3 Hours 3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Complete 6 Hours 6
General Education Core Elective - Choose One of the Following (6 Hours) 6
Occupational Courses 9
Advisor Guided Electives (9 Hours) 9
Faculty
Advisor

Dean for Academic Affairs/General Studies/Arts & Sciences
Valdosta Campus

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