Technical Communication A.A.S.
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $10,850* (estimated)
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Communicate with clarity and purpose in professional settings
Turn your love of writing into a high-paying, in-demand career with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Technical Communication at the College of Lake County. The two-year degree prepares you to create compelling content across a wide range of industries.
Through hands-on, project-based courses, you'll develop skills in:
- technical and professional writing
- editing
- content organization
- visual communication
- digital publishing
Build a professional portfolio while learning to create real-world materials, such as:
- proposals
- reports
- websites
- instructions
- blogs
- communication campaigns
Create clear, audience-centered content for today's workplaces
Use your writing and digital media skills to inform audiences, explain complex ideas, support organizations and create professional content across workplace and online environments.
Technical communicators work in industries including business, healthcare, information technology, marketing and nonprofit organizations. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked technical writer as one of the Best Creative & Media jobs.
Get publishing experience
Build real-world writing, publishing and multimedia experience inside and outside the classroom. Craft a professional portfolio by submitting writing and creative work to:
- The Chronicle — CLC's award-winning student newspaper
- Prairie Voices and Willow Review — CLC’s award-winning literary magazines
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Career Degree
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Program Length: 2 Years
Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.
*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.
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- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
CMM 128 3 - Online/Virtual options available
ENG 120 3 - Online/Virtual options available
ANT 228 3 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
MTH 140 3 - Credit for prior learning available
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code CLC 120 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code CMM 128 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ENG 120 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ANT 228 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code MTH 140 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available Online/Virtual options available
Course options: Students can choose other Social and Behavioral Science courses instead of ANT 228. Student can also choose other Science or Math courses instead of MTH 140.
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CMM 122 3 - Online/Virtual options available
ENG 126 3 - Credit for prior learning available
- Online/Virtual options available
ENG 124 3 DMD 111 3 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
ART 149 3 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code CMM 122 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ENG 126 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ENG 124 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code DMD 111 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ART 149 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available
Course options: Students can choose other Communication (CMM) courses instead of CMM 122.
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ENG 222 3 -
Course Code ENG 222 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ENG 123 3 ENG 266 3 - Online/Virtual options available
ENG 234 3 - Online/Virtual options available
DMD 121 3 - Online/Virtual options available
DMD 127 Survey of Social Media (opens in a new window) 3.00 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code ENG 123 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ENG 266 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ENG 234 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code DMD 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code DMD 127 Course Title Survey of Social Media (opens in a new window) Credits 3.00 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available
Course options: Students can choose BUS 239 or other DMD courses instead of DMD 127.
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ENG 140 3 - Online/Virtual options available
HUM 127 3 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
ENG 250 3 DMD 116 3 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code ENG 140 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUM 127 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ENG 250 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code DMD 116 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ENG 288 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
Course options: Students can choose other Humanities courses instead of HUM 127.
Total Credit Hours
62
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CLC faculty teach the same materials you’d learn at a big school. They bring real-world experience into the classroom so you can gain job-ready skills and help you become the very best version of yourself.
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After you apply, a Career and College Navigator (CCN) will reach out to answer your questions, guide your next steps and help you get enrolled. Explore steps to apply at CLC.
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