Minor in Professional Writing and Rhetoric

Professional Writing and Rhetoric Minor — 15 units

A maximum of 6 PWR advisor-approved transfer units may be applied toward the minor.

All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a grade of C or better.

A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.

All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Core Courses (9 units)

ENG 402Introduction to Professional Writing and Rhetoric3
ENG 540Professional Editing3
ENG 545Visual Rhetoric and Document Design3

Skills Electives (6 units)

Select two:

Writing Practices in Professional Contexts
Writing Technical Documentation
Grant Writing
Professional Writing for Digital Audiences
Individual and Team Writing

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students in the Professional Writing and Rhetoric minor will be able to produce rhetorically effective texts across a range of digital, print, and multimedia formats.

2. Students in the Professional Writing and Rhetoric minor will analyze workplace writing in order to understand and develop effective rhetorical strategies for a variety of professional writing contexts.

3. Students in the Professional Writing and Rhetoric minor will produce persuasive texts using a broad range of genres, methods, and conventions for professional writers, considering the unique purposes and audiences of workplace writing.