Professional Writing Major Curriculum

Our Professional Writing curriculum allows you to tailor your degree to the type of writing that you want to pursue professionally.  

We have an extensive range of writing electives—the only downside is that you won't have time to take all of them. The good news: our Upside-Down Curriculum allows you to get a head start on the fun stuff by starting you in writing courses in your first semester. After your first year of exploring different fields and genres of writing, you'll declare a specialization.

In your very first class, we ask you, "Who are you as a person? Who are you as a writer?" Be ready to watch your answers change throughout your college career.

Professional Writing Major Curriculum 2020-2021

• Journalism
• Editing/Publishing
• Creative Writing/Literature

Professional Writing Curriculum with Journalism Concentration

First Year

Second Year

Talk to your Advisor and/or the Office of International Education about possible curriculum adjustments in order to create a semester abroad in your third year.

Third Year

In the third year, students must take COR 310, COR 320, and two COR 330 courses. COR 310 and COR 320 must be taken together, and the two COR 330 courses must be taken together. Either pair may be taken in either semester.

Fourth Year

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Professional Writing Curriculum with Editing/Publishing Concentration

First Year

Second Year

Talk to your Advisor and/or the Office of International Education about possible curriculum adjustments in order to create a semester abroad in your third year.

Third Year

In the third year, students must take COR 310, COR 320, and two COR 330 courses. COR 310 and COR 320 must be taken together, and the two COR 330 courses must be taken together. Either pair may be taken in either semester.

Fourth Year

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Professional Writing Curriculum with Creative Writing/Literature Concentration

First Year

Second Year

Talk to your Advisor and/or the Office of International Education about possible curriculum adjustments in order to create a semester abroad in your third year.

Third Year

In the third year, students must take COR 310, COR 320, and two COR 330 courses. COR 310 and COR 320 must be taken together, and the two COR 330 courses must be taken together. Either pair may be taken in either semester.

Fourth Year

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