Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

• 09. - Communication, journalism and related programs
• 09.09 - Public relations, advertising and applied communication

09.0908 - Technical and scientific communication

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the communication of technical and scientific knowledge to a variety of audiences through print, video, and digital media; and that prepares individuals to function as technical writers and editors, documentation developers, web designers, and usability specialists. These programs include courses in scientific and technical writing and editing, graphic and information design, web design, audience analysis, document usability and field testing, publications management, and applications to specific technical fields.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • scientific communication
  • technical and scientific communication
  • technical communication

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • communication studies(09.0100)
  • English technical and professional writing(23.1303)
  • French technical and business writing(55.1303)
  • health and health science communication(09.0905)
  • sports communication(09.0906)