Rhetoric and Professional Writing Specialization

For a Focus in Rhetoric/Professional Writing, Select:

At least four courses (12 credit hrs) from:

  • WRIT 300:  Rhetorical Theory
  • WRIT 311:  Topics in Writing and Rhetoric (depending on course topic)
  • WRIT 366:  Technical Communication
  • WRIT 367:  Editing for Professionals
  • WRIT 465:  Preparation of Oral and Written Reports
  • WRIT 501:  Writing for New Media
  • WRIT 502:  Digital English Studies: Literature, Rhetoric, and Technology
  • WRIT 510:  Topics in Writing and Rhetoric (depending on course topic)
  • WRIT 511:  Topics in Writing and Critical Communication (depending on course topic)
  • WRIT 566: Writing for Sciences and Technology

And as the 1 required Frameworks course (3 credit hrs):

  • WRIT 502:  Digital English Studies

As Elective Credit, at least one course (3 hrs) from:

  • WRIT 431, 432, or 433: Academic Internship in Writing

Additional Recommended Elective Courses:

  • WRIT 311:  Topics in Writing and Rhetoric (depending on course topic)
  • WRIT 500:  The Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writers
  • WRIT 510:  Topics in Writing and Rhetoric (depending on course topic)