Professional Writing

The English program coordinates a minor in professional writing (18 hours), designed to acquaint students with commercial non-fiction writing, Web writing and design, publishing, public relations, and the rhetoric and grammar for professional forums. Students may select from two distinct tracks: Professional Writing/Consulting or Design/Publication.

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Program Goals

• Students will gain a working knowledge of writing, editing, and design in interdisciplinary media, including web creation, public relations, magazines, business marketing, and photojournalism.
• Students will create writing and design portfolios in the core courses in order to demonstrate skills for potential employers.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

The Coordinator of the Professional Writing minor reviews student portfolios and evaluates the demonstrated level of student performance, tracks the placement of students in internships and relevant positions of employment, and administers a questionnaire to graduating minors keyed to the program goals and reports these results annually.

Specific Requirements for the Professional Writing Minor

Required Core Courses

Professional Writing/Consulting Track