Writing Major
The writing major prepares students for careers in writing-related fields, such as technical writing, publishing, social media consulting, and public relations, and/or for graduate school in rhetoric and composition, communication, creative writing, education, or law. Its curriculum comprises a combination of courses offered by both the English Department and the Communication Arts Department.
Majors in the program can choose from one of six concentrations:
- Technical & professional writing
- Creative writing
- Media writing
- Rhetoric & composition
- Public relations
- A customized concentration created by the student in consultation with their advisor Three of these concentrations – technical & professional writing, media writing, and public relations – include an internship component
The program culminates in a capstone course in which students compile a professional portfolio of pieces that can be shared with prospective employers.
For a full list of courses for the writing major, visit the UAH Catalog.
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College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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