Course Information
"Your major may get you hired, but your writing skills will get you promoted."
Prof. Rachael Bailey, professional writing instructor
General Education Courses
The Professional Writing Program offers a number of 400-level general education courses that each address a distinct area of writing: multimedia writing (419), business writing (420), technical writing (421), and medical writing (422). Each has a different focus, and you should choose the right course based on your advisor’s recommendations and your program’s plan of study. Online and summer sections of Business Writing and Technical Writing are also available.
Prerequisites
In order to enroll in ENGL 419, 420, 421, 422, students need to have fulfilled their written communication and information literacy requirements.
Courses within the Major
Students majoring, minoring, or otherwise interested in Professional Writing coursework take a variety of classes centered around technical writing, writing and publishing, digital design and production, medical writing, grant writing, games and writing, editing and publishing, and more. The program places a heavy emphasis on internships and other high-impact learning experiences.