TCR Faculty and Students Present at SIGDOC Conference
TCR faculty, students, and alumni had a strong presence at the SIGDOC conference.
Overview
The Technical Communication and Rhetoric (TCR) PhD program at USU prepares students to work as researchers and teachers at colleges and universities. In this program you will take courses in rhetorical theory, cultural and empirical research methods, online pedagogy, and more. Our PhD students have the freedom to conduct research on topics that matter to them, such as climate change communication, professional communication in the Global South, and accessible document design for people with disabilities.
Please reach out to Lynne McNeill, the Director of Graduate Studies, for specific programmatic questions.
Career Application
Most graduates of the Technical Communication and Rhetoric PhD program go on to work as university professors. Our PhD program is known for addressing issues of social justice, community engagement, diversity, and service learning— education that prepares our students to be competitive in the academic job market. For examples, recent graduates have accepted tenure-track jobs at Virginia Tech, Texas State, Boise State University, and Montana State University.
Technical Communication & Rhetoric News
Margaret Hsiao Publishes in Technical Communication Quarterly
Technical Communication and Rhetoric PhD student Margaret Hsiao's latest article for Technical Communication Quarterly bridges classroom theory and workplace practice to promote social justice.
Chen Chen and Jared Colton Publish in Communication Design Quarterly
Assistant Professor Chen Chen and Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies Jared Colton each recently published articles in Communication Design Quarterly.
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Program Advisor
Lynne S McNeill
Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Studies
Office: Logan (RWST 213)
Email: lynne.mcneill@usu.edu
Suggested Supplements
- English Graduate Handbook
- Digital Writing and Publication Certificate
- Archiving and Public Programming
Scholarships & Financial Aid