Professional Writing Minor
Whether you're preparing for a career in your field or looking to stand out in a competitive job market, a minor in professional writing gives you a practical edge. This interdisciplinary minor helps you sharpen your writing skills, connect them to your chosen major, and build confidence as a communicator in any professional setting.
By the time you complete the minor, you'll have a polished writing portfolio that demonstrates what you can do on the page and in the workplace.
Note: Internship courses (394 / 494) may be used to fulfill the "discipline-specific writing intensive" credit requirements as long as the internship is writing-intensive and is approved by the advisor.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-308 | SURVEY OF PROFESSIONAL WRITING | 2.00 |
| ENGL-497 | PROFESSIONAL WRITING PORTFOLIO | 1.00 |
| Select 6 courses from the following: | 18.00 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM | ||
| NONPROFIT GRANT WRITING | ||
| TECHNICAL WRITING | ||
| CREATIVE WRITING:NON-FICTION | ||
| CREATIVE WRITING POETRY | ||
| CREATIVE WRITING:FICTION | ||
| EDITING FOR PRINT AND ONLINE | ||
| SCREENWRITING | ||
| WRITING FOR A DIGITAL AUDIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED WRITING AND COMMUNICATION | ||
| PLAYWRITING | ||
| JOURNAL & MANUSCRIPT EDITING | ||
| MULTIMEDIA WRITING | ||
| SPANISH COMPOSITION | ||
Internship Option: Select internships in 394/494 that are writing intensive, as determined by the minor advisor. | ||
| Total Credits | 21.00 | |