The Professional Writing Minor can prepare students from every major to become strategic communicators and thoughtful designers of information. Through innovative courses, students learn to write across genres, technologies, audiences, and professional contexts while developing skills that employers consistently rank among the most valuable in today's workforce.
Vision
Our program aims to cultivate professionals who can communicate ethically and efficiently. Our graduates will lead the way in addressing complex challenges, shaping public discourse, and fostering collaboration in rapidly evolving global contexts—all of which are fundamental for a well-functioning society.
Mission
The Minor in Professional Writing equips students with the skills to excel in ethical, innovative, and impactful communication. Students will navigate shifting rhetorical situations and consider the larger implications of language in society. Through courses focused on communication across varying disciplines, purposes and genres, students will engage in writing, research, analysis, and design to convey their ideas effectively in print and multimedia formats. Our minor will directly prepare students for the varied writing situations that they will encounter throughout their academic and professional careers.
