Professional Writing

The Professional Writing concentration is part of the English major.

Do you love to write—and want to get paid for it? In our Professional Writing program, you’ll turn your passion for words into a powerful career skill. From digital content creation and technical writing to editing, grant writing, journalism, and corporate communications, you’ll learn how to write with purpose, clarity, and impact across a wide range of industries.

Choose from courses in persuasive writing, creative writing, writing about science, feature writing, grant writing and more!

You won’t just study writing—you’ll do it. You'll build a professional portfolio through real-world projects, internships, and writing for campus and community publications. Our experienced faculty will help you sharpen your voice and master the tools today’s employers want: strategic thinking, audience awareness, storytelling, and adaptability across media.

Whether you're dreaming of writing web content, crafting nonprofit reports, editing manuscripts, or producing compelling social media, this program gives you the foundation to thrive.

English