Minor - Professional Writing
Minor - Professional Writing
Description
The minor in professional writing prepares students to become effective written, spoken, visual, and electronic communicators in a variety of digital, disciplinary, and workplace environments. Students choose their emphases in many classroom projects to complement and extend the knowledge acquired in any major and meet their intended career goals. Special emphasis is given to navigating the terrain of electronic writing environments and social media through portfolio projects and allowing students to develop reflective practices to direct their learning beyond the academy.
Course Requirements
A minor in professional writing consists of Writ 300, 310, and 12 additional hours of Writ courses at the 200 level or higher. Spch 305 may also be used toward the additional 12 hours.
Other Academic Requirements
A grade of C or higher is required in all writing and speech courses applied toward the minor.