Professional Writing and Rhetoric, B.A.
Requirements for a Major in Professional Writing and Rhetoric (BA)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Arts and Sciences Core 1 | 47-54 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ENG 1310 | Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
| PWR 2314 | Introduction to Professional Writing and Rhetoric | 3 |
| PWR 3318 | Professional & Workplace Writing | 3 |
| PWR 4377 | Writing Internship | 3 |
| Six semester hours of Seminar courses: | 6 | |
| Literacy Studies | ||
| Women's Writing and Rhetoric | ||
| Rhetoric of Race | ||
| Studies in Public and Civic Writing | ||
| Editing and Publishing | ||
| Legal Writing | ||
| Special Topics Lecture in Writing and Rhetoric | ||
| Teaching Writing | ||
| Nine semester hours of Workshop or Project-based courses: | 9 | |
| Writing for a Better World | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Persuasive and Argumentative Writing | ||
| Creative Nonfiction | ||
| Tutoring Writing | ||
| Food Writing and Foodways | ||
| Special Topics in Writing Workshop | ||
| Undergraduate Research and Publication | ||
| Writing for Social Change | ||
| New Media Writing and Rhetoric | ||
| Religious Rhetoric and Spiritual Writing | ||
| Advanced Creative Nonfiction | ||
| Six semester hours of additional 3000-4000 level PWR, ENG, ENGL, CW, or LING courses | 6 | |
| A grade of "C" or better in courses used for the major | ||
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC). Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.