Bachelor of Arts in English (Professional Writing)

University of Indianapolis

Clarity in communication is key, whether you're expressing your thoughts through verse or relaying important how-to instructions. The English major at UIndy lets you choose your area of concentration so that you can best match your interests and innate abilities. Under the guidance of an accomplished faculty, you can catch their enthusiasm for the written word and make it your own. And then there’s no telling where your words might appear in the future. The English Department at the University of Indianapolis develops students’ abilities as critical and creative readers, thinkers, and writers. Our community of faculty-scholars, students, alumni, and community members support a campus culture that fosters a love of literature and language. Our general education courses, major-specific courses, and graduate program offerings build the expertise needed to navigate a changing world.As a professional writing major at UIndy, you will develop expertise in the craft of writing critically analyze written language creatively apply your expertise to meet the demands of any writing situation and adapt your writing for a wide variety of audiences, purposes, and media. You will also gain an understanding of how writing can bring about social changes that matter. Majoring in Professional Writing not only opens up a variety of career options but also gives you mastery and expertise in the forms of communication that increasingly dominate our everyday lives in a range of public and professional contexts.Professional Writing students at UIndy gain hands-on experience through applied courses that give them opportunities to complete writing and editing projects for local clients in the non-profit and business sectors. Through courses that integrate inquiry-based research, students also gain experience designing their own projects while engaging in research on different writing contexts and genres. Our advanced Professional Writing courses provide theoretical and historical study to build foundational knowledge of writing, drawing on decades of extensive scholarship in professional and technical writing genres, writing processes, editing and publishing, and the development of media and writing technologies. ADVANTAGESWide variety of course topicsPublished authors meet and speak with students in their classesValuable hands-on experience editing and publishing a literary and fine arts magazine, EtchingsCareer-focused electives to help you understand how to market your writing skillsFaculty with books published in fiction and poetryStrong focus on practical business skills, including document design, online publishing, web development, and multimedia deliveryProject management from inception to deliveryService-learning opportunities with local schools and other community organizations

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