| College graduates with professional writing and communication skills pursue career opportunities in a variety of fields such as journalism, periodical and book publishing; software publishing; advertising and related services; computer systems design and related services; corporate communications; corporate training; government agencies and other not-for-profit agencies. The Professional Writing and Communication (PWC) Major prepares students for these careers by offering a balance of writing, rhetoric, and communication courses in a liberal arts context. These courses are designed to help students become flexible thinkers, writers, and communicators with the ability to write and communicate in a variety of contexts and environments, including electronic ones. The curriculum consists of core courses in writing, journalism, oral and visual communication, rhetoric, history, and electives in business, politics, ethics, public relations, computer science and psychology, all of which will prepare students to be successful communicators in a variety of contexts. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Recommended Coursework:
- 4 years of English, including composition, literature, and speech.
- 3 years of mathematics, including 2 years of algebra and 1 year of geometry.
- 3 years of science, including 1 year of a biological and 1 year of a physical science. Each should have significant laboratory experience.
- 3 years of social science including 1 year of U.S. history and 1 year of geography.
- 2 years of a single world language (including non-English native languages or American Sign Language).
- 1 year of specified elective chosen from the following: World Culture or the Arts
The University will evaluate each applicant's credentials individually and note any deficiencies. If required college preparation courses are not offered at the student's high school, exemptions may be granted for admission purposes. |
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