Professional Writing (Minor)
The Minor in Professional Writing is designed for students majoring in a field other than English. The Concentration in Professional Writing requires the same set of courses and is awarded to students who are majoring in English. All English courses in the Concentration may also count toward the English Major. Successful completion of the Minor or Concentration is recorded on the student’s official university transcript. Non-matriculated students who complete the course sequence will be awarded a Certificate of Completion, issued by the Department of English.
The Minor/Concentration in Professional Writing provides a bridge between liberal arts training and the writing many graduates will do in the workplace. The Minor/Concentration prepares students for the range of written communications they will undertake as part of their job upon graduation. The coursework requires a sequence of six courses, culminating in an intensive one- or two-semester internship in a job requiring extensive writing. Internships include work in journalism, television and radio broadcasting, public relations, advertising, and communication. The Minor/Concentration is selective. Admission is by permission of the Director of Professional Writing. Application prerequisites include submission of two writing samples (examples: college papers or printed articles) and successful work in freshman and sophomore level writing courses.
