2025-2026 College Catalog

Professional Writing Minor

Requirements for a minor in Professional Writing

Required course (3 Hours)

WRIT 210Composition Theory, Reflection, & Practice

3

Applied Writing Experience (12 Hours)

Four courses chosen from the following:

COMM 420Business Communication Seminar

3

Or

WRIT 305Business Writing

3

  

WRIT 307Technical Writing

3

  

COMM 314Persuasion

3

Or

WRIT 308Persuasive Writing

3

  

WRIT 309Grant Writing

3

  

WRIT 310Life Writing

3

Or

WRIT 302Creative Nonfiction

3

  

WRIT 312Topical Perspectives in Writing

3

COMM 320Strategic Social Media

3

  

MASS 307Advanced Writing & Reporting

3

Or

MASS 308Article Writing

3

Or

MASS 310Public Relations Writing

3

Or

MASS 315Broadcasting 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.