English - Professional Writing

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The professional writing concentration aims to supplement the English major by equipping students to become effective on-the-job communicators. Graduates will be able to write cogently and compellingly according to recognized professional standards.

Required

20 credits required. Up to 8 credit hours of the Professional Writing concentration may also be applied to the Writing and Rhetoric requirements in the English major.

ENG 210 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing 4 credits

Concentration course options

16 credits required from the following:

ENG 312 - Topics in Advanced Composition 4 credits
ENG 318 - Creative Writing: Nonfiction 4 credits
ENG 319 - Public Story 4 credits
ENG 371 - Selected Topics Variable credits (Topic relevant to concentration)
ENG 380 - Tutoring: One-to-One 2 credits or COR 371 , topic Peer Leadership 2 credits
ENG 425 - Internship 2-4 credits
ENG 440 - The Literary Journal 4 credits
COM 222 - Journalism 4 credits
COM 325 - Public Relations and Advertising 4 credits
COM 371 - Selected Topics Variable credits (Topic relevant to concentration)
With advisor approval, up to 4 credits of courses in areas such as media, persuasive, or business writing; advanced business report writing; advanced topics in writing; writing in the social sciences.

Note

Up to four credits may be taken online through an approved consortium arrangement; these credits must be approved by the advisor and the Registrar’s office.
Selected topics courses must have a clear focus on composition and rhetoric and requires advisor approval.
Internships must include a substantial writing component and require advisor approval.
At least 50% of the credits (10) must be completed with Gordon College coursework.