Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design

Using Humanities-Based Thinking to Create Tech Solutions

Our Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication (TCOM) program has remains the only technical communication degree program in the Greater Atlanta area for over 24 years. Our focus is on the “tech” in technical communication, and we use humanities-based thinking to inform our work. Our courses introduce students to accessibility issues, information architecture, SEO and analytics, usability/user experience, and research methods.

We also offer the Bachelor of Science in Interactive Design (IAD). As our newest offering, the IAD program addresses the need for emerging competencies in user interface design and development.

Student working on UX/UI design projects at a computer workstation.

Using an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach, the IAD degree develops the technical, theoretical, and creative skills needed to meet the demands of new, digitally-centered careers.

Both the TCOM and IAD programs enrich the educational lives of our graduates with internships, cutting-edge coursework, and career-centered practices. Whether you’re coming straight from high school or you’re looking for new opportunities, our programs can take your future in exciting new directions.

To find out more about either Technical Communication or Interactive Design, please contact us.

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Steps to Apply

Have you decided that a BS in Technical Communication or a BS in Interactive Design is your next step in your academic career? So, what do you do next?

Apply to Kennesaw State

You first need to apply for admission to Kennesaw State. Make sure to visit our friends in Undergraduate Admissions for any information regarding applying to Kennesaw State. They list admissions guidelines, application requirements, and more.

Already a Kennesaw State Student

If you have already been accepted as an undergraduate student at Kennesaw State, then congratulations! You can declare Technical Communication or Interactive Design as your major through Owl Express under Student Records. We are not a gated program. This means there is no portfolio or GPA requirement.

Once you declare your major, you will need to make an advising appointment to become familiar with the major.

Visit Us

One-on-One Meetings

We offer individualized meetings for anyone interested in learning more about our Technical Communication or Interactive Design degrees. We can coordinate your meeting with us after a campus tour or on your own during the week. For more information on one-on-one meetings, please email tcid@kennesaw.edu.

KSU Tours and Open House Events

KSU has multiple opportunities for you to come to both campuses and learn about our programs. Special Events hosts sessions including the Academic Spotlight tours. Our department, Technical Communication and Interactive Design, will be featured multiple times throughout the semester. Spotlight tours give you the ability to come to either the Kennesaw or Marietta campus, tour the campus, and meet a representative from our department. You will have the chance to learn a little about the department, as a whole, and ask any questions that you may have.

For more information about tours and open house events, please check out our friends in Special Events.

If you’re a high school student, KSU organizes tours of the campus and its facilities. You can learn more about these tours from the High School Group Tours office.

We’ll Visit You

If you’re a high school, homeschool group, or a 2-year college and you want your students to learn more about either Technical Communication or Interactive Design, we’d be happy to visit you. Do you have students who love to write, present, or explain complex ideas in a way that everyone can understand? Well, that's Technical Communication. Do you have students who are creative, but also love technology and make their own websites or apps? Well, that's Interactive Design.

We would love to come speak to your class, your extracurricular student group, counselling team, or any one else who may be interested in knowing more about Technical Communication or Interactive Design degrees. Please contact tcid@kennesaw.edu to find out more what we can do for your students!