Professional Writing Major
Communications, B.A.
Please note: This program will no longer accept new enrollments after the Fall 2024 semester.
Students who pursue the major in Professional Writing prepare themselves for a career in writing by developing critical thinking skills, creativity and technical expertise. Leveraging their passion about the written word, students will learn to translate their skills in voice, editing, creativity and research into a finely-crafted piece that fits the audience of the medium. Students will have the opportunity to write and share their work via University media and student publications through a content based newsroom—a virtual content network to drive digital communication.
Degree requirements for the Professional Writing major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science Electives | 9 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CIT 210 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CMS 100 | Introduction to Mass Communication and Pop Culture | 3 |
| CMS 110 | Human Communication in a Digital World | 3 |
| CMS 130 | Media Lab: Communication Technology | 3 |
| CMS 200 | Principles of Public Relations and Advertising | 3 |
| CMS 213 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| CMS 303 | Gender and Communication | 3 |
| CMS 305 | Communicating in Liberal Studies | 3 |
| CMS 320 | Multimedia Journalism & Professional Writing | 3 |
| CMS 498 | Communications Internship | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG 203 | Creative Writing: Non-Fiction | 3 |
| LAR 400 | Liberal Studies Capstone | 3 |
| WEL 400 | Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| or WEL 440 | Leadership in Practice | |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 38 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |