The Professional Writing major prepares students to be able to write in any of several professional venues. Students in this major will be practicing professional writing in all of their courses and will be assembling a portfolio of professional writing samples. In addition, they will participate in at least two workshop and professional experiences. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog.
Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines requirement in core curriculum must include ENG4435 [WCE].
Required Courses
16 cr
ENG3125
Advanced English Grammar: Syntax
4
ENG3246
Writing for Organizations
2
JOU2061
Writing for Mass Media
4
JOU2625
Journalism Workshop
1
JOU3268
Persuasive Writing
2
JOU3269
Publication Production
2
WRT4865
Professional Writing Career Portfolio (OCE)
1
Internships
4 cr
Select at least one internship from the following:
COM4995
Communication Internship
1–3
ENG4995
Professional Experience
1–3
JOU4995
Journalism Internship
1–3
MKT4995
Marketing Internship
1–3
PRL4995
Public Relations Internship
1–3
Select at least one internship or workshop from the following:
COM4995
Communication Internship
1–3
ENG4995
Professional Experience
1–3
JOU2625
Journalism Workshop
1
JOU4625
Journalism Workshop
1
JOU4995
Journalism Internship
1–3
MKT4995
Marketing Internship
1–3
PRL4995
Public Relations Internship
1–3
Courses selected from the following
20 cr
BUS2135
Business Communication
2
EMC2015
Electronic Journalism
2
EMC3225
Radio News
2
EMC3235
Television News
2
ENG2235
Editing and Proofreading
2
ENG3245
Writing for Magazines
2
ENG3247
Technical Writing
2
ENG3248
Grant Writing
2
ENG3315
Online Help Authoring
2
ENG3316
Writing for Ministry and Profit
2
ENG3807
Topics: Social Media Marketing
2
JOU3266
Community Journalism
2
JOU4265
Freelance Journalism
2
JOU4266
Investigative Journalism
2
MKT1085
Principles of Marketing
4
MKT3188
Advertising & Promotion
4
PRL2085
Public Relations Principles & Concepts
4
PRL3385
PR Writing & Tactics
4
WCM3055
Writing for the Web
2
WCM3056
Web Content Strategy
2
WCE = Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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