Professional Writing, Minor

About the Minor

The minor in Professional Writing prepares students for specialized writing a wide variety of public and professional settings.  Students will learn how to write and edit effectively for print and new media in a range of fields including journalism, law, health care, the nonprofit sector, government, and publishing.

Requirements

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

• EN 211 Creative Nonfiction Workshop (4 Credits)
• EN 217 Journalism I (4 Credits)
• EN 218 Business Writing (4 Credits)
• EN 314 Writing for Magazines (4 Credits)
• EN 315 Technical Writing (3 Credits)
• EN 316 Writing for the Health Industry (3 Credits)
• EN 318 Journalism II (4 Credits)
• EN 372 Special Studies in Writing (4 Credits)
• EN 374 Grant Writing for Nonprofits (4 Credits)
• EN 376 Writing for Digital Media (4 Credits)
• CM 213 Writing and Communication (4 Credits)
• CM 219 Introduction to Public Relations (4 Credits)
• CM 303 Digital Content and Marketing (4 Credits)
• CM 313 Multimedia Publishing and Production (4 Credits)
• CM 319 Writing for Television (4 Credits)
• CM 408 Screenwriting (4 Credits)