Discover the possibilities of writing for publication
The Professional and Public Writing concentration introduces you to the discipline of writing studies and the many ways writing shapes global society. You’ll learn to craft and analyze a wide range of written texts, from online content and business reports to magazine articles and academic essays, while developing the versatility to adapt your voice for different audiences. You’ll sharpen your skills in style, grammar, and rhetoric, and explore the cultural and technological forces that shape how writing is created and shared.
With hands-on experiences like internships, writing center work, and publication projects, you’ll graduate prepared for careers in publishing, editing, business communication, and grant writing, as well as advanced study in fields such as English, law, and library sciences.