Professional Writing

The Professional Writing Concentration is designed to teach students to write in industry, government, technology, and scientific disciplines. Its courses emphasize:

• Writing and editing to achieve specific purposes and address specific audiences.
• Producing different types of documents, including instruction manuals, reports, and proposals.
• Using writing as a tool for learning.

In addition to the English Major requirements and electives, Professional Writing students must complete 12 hours within the concentration using the following guidelines:

• ENGL 3601 Technical and Professional Writing
• ENGL 3602 Professional Editing
• One course from:
  • ENGL 4618 Document Design
  • ENGL 4619 Web Design/Online Writing
• One course from:
  • ENGL 3604 Persuasive Writing
  • ENGL 4101-4109 Special Topics in English (only in Professional Writing)
  • ENGL 4602 Advanced Composition
  • ENGL 4606-4615 Topics in Advanced Technical Writing
  • ENGL 4618 Document Design
  • ENGL 4619 Web Design/Online Writing

See the  Undergraduate Catalog - English (B.A.) for a complete list of degree requirements.