The minor in professional writing and communication provides students with training in the various genres of business, technical and digital writing, and communication. Courses include a variety of professional writing, rhetoric, speech and communications classes, equipping students with skills vital to a wide range of career paths. This minor is beneficial for students with primary studies in business, the arts, the sciences, political science, history, pre-law, public relations and journalism, among other fields.  

Minor Requirements

The minor in Professional Writing and Communication consists of 18 credit hours or 6 classes.  

All classes in the minor must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Select one 200-level ENGL class		3
ENGL 363	Introduction to Professional Writing	3
Select four courses of the following:		12
ENGL/SPCH 387	Introduction to Rhetoric
ENGL 460	Advanced Writing
ENGL 462	Technical Writing
ENGL 463	Business Writing
ENGL 468	Digital Writing
ENGL 469	Creative Nonfiction
ENGL 494	Advanced Professional Writing Workshop
ENGL 466	Internship
SPCH 330	Small Group Communication
SPCH 331	Organizational Communication
SPCH 380	Persuasive Communication
SPCH 441	Rhetorical Criticism
SPCH 464	Speechwriting
Total Credit Hours		18