Professional Writing Minor

Requirements for a minor in Professional Writing

Required course (3 Hours)

WRIT 210

Composition Theory, Reflection, & Practice

3

Applied Writing Experience (12 Hours)

Four courses chosen from the following:

COMM 420	Business Communication Seminar	3
	Or
WRIT 305	Business Writing	3
WRIT 307	Technical Writing	3
COMM 314	Persuasion	3
	Or
WRIT 308	Persuasive Writing	3
WRIT 309	Grant Writing	3
WRIT 310	Life Writing	3
	Or
WRIT 302	Creative Nonfiction	3
WRIT 312	Topical Perspectives in Writing	3
COMM 320	Strategic Social Media	3
MASS 307	Advanced Writing & Reporting	3
	Or
MASS 308	Article Writing	3
	Or
MASS 310	Public Relations Writing	3
	Or
MASS 315	Broadcasting Writing	3

(some courses have prerequisites outside of the minor)

Writing Analysis (3 Hours)

Choose ONE 300-level ENGL course

ENGL

One 300-level English Course

Internship (1-3 Hours)

Complete 1-3 credits of English internship at the 200-level or above.

Writing Portfolio

English Majors and Writing Minors are required to keep an electronic portfolio of their work for evaluation prior to graduation. In WRIT 210, students will be introduced to the portfolio and will work with Department Members to keep their portfolio updated through graduation.