Professional Writing Minor

Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

Department: English
school/college: College of Arts and Sciences

The minor in Professional Writing prepares you for specialized writing a wide variety of public and professional settings. Learn how to write and edit effectively for print and new media for a range of fields including journalism, law, health care, the non-profit sector, government, and publishing.

Requirements

Credits and Courses

A minimum of five courses, or 20 credits, in English and/or Communications with a focus on professional writing. At least two of the courses must be at the 300 level.

EN 211 Creative Nonfiction Workshop
EN 217 Journalism I
EN 218 Business Writing
EN 314 Writing for Magazines
EN 315 Technical Writing
EN 316 Writing for the Health Industry
EN 318 Journalism II
EN 372 Special Studies in Writing
EN 374 Grant Writing for Nonprofits
EN 376 Writing for Digital Media
CM 213 Writing and Communication
CM 219 Introduction to Public Relations
CM 303 Digital Content and Marketing
CM 313 Multimedia Publishing and Production
CM 319 Writing for Television
CM 408 Screenwriting

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