Professional Writing Minor
Program Type
Minor
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
School
School of the Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Good writing skills are essential in any professional setting. The Professional Writing minor is a suitable complement to any major as it helps students to enhance their written communications skills so they can gain a competitive edge in the workplace. Students will learn the theories of writing and will gain experience in practical applications of writing concepts both in-class and out of class. They will learn to write effectively and to produce print and electronic documents for a variety of audiences.
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