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)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 402 | Introduction to Professional Writing and Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENG 540 | Professional Editing | 3 |
| ENG 545 | Visual Rhetoric and Document Design | 3 |
Skills Electives (6 units)
Select two:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 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.