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2024-2025 University Catalog

Professional Writing Minor

Location(s): West Lafayette

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Requirements for the Minor (15 credits)

A. Research, Introduction, Digital Publishing - Choose One (3 credits)

ENGL 20300 - Introduction To Research For Professional Writers Credits: 3.00
ENGL 28000 - Games, Narrative, Culture Credits: 3.00
ENGL 30600 - Introduction To Professional Writing Credits: 3.00
ENGL 30900 - Digital Design And Production Credits: 3.00

B. General Education Professional Writing - Choose One (3 credits)

ENGL 41900 - Multimedia Writing Credits: 3.00
ENGL 42000 - Business Writing Credits: 3.00
ENGL 42100 - Technical Writing Credits: 3.00
ENGL 42201 - Writing For The Health And Human Sciences Credits: 3.00
ENGL 42400 - Writing For High Technology Industries Credits: 3.00

C. Advanced Professional Writing Classes - Choose Two (6 credits)

ENGL 33000 - Games And Diversity Credits: 3.00
ENGL 33200 - Games And User Experience (UX) Credits: 3.00
ENGL 40600 - Review Writing Credits: 3.00
ENGL 43201 - Editing And Publishing Credits: 3.00
ENGL 43300 - Writing Proposals And Grants Credits: 3.00
ENGL 43400 - Science And Medical Writing Credits: 3.00
ENGL 47000 - Advanced Topics In Rhetorical Studies Credits: 3.00
ENGL 48800 - Internship In Professional Writing Credits: 3.00 to 6.00
ENGL 49000 - Worksite Internship Practicum Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
ENGL 51500 - Advanced Professional Writing Credits: 3.00

D. Additional Professional Writing Course (3 credits)

ENGL course from Area A, B, or C that was not already taken.

Notes

50% of the minor must be completed at Purdue West Lafayette.
Students must earn a “C-” or better in all ENGL courses. The P/NP option is not available to complete this minor.

College of Liberal Arts Pass/No Pass Option Policy

P/NP cannot be used to satisfy Liberal Arts Core, Liberal Arts major, minor, or certificate requirements.

Pre-Requisite Information

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