Abstract
Recent years have seen extraordinary growth in thefield ofscientificand tech nical communication. Video, computer, electronic-publishing, and telecom munications technologies have challenged traditional print dominance among the media. As schools nationwide attempt to meet the needs of a new generation of technical-communication leaders, it is appropriate that we ex plore what distinguishes a comprehensive graduate program in this new field. By examining leading programs, assessing industry's needs, and sketching a profile of an ideal graduate communicator, we are able to set goals for curricu lum, staff, facilities, resources, support, and administration of a state-of-the- art graduate program in technical communication.