Professional and Public Writing, B.A.

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The Professional and Public Writing major (formerly Writing and Rhetoric) supports practice of writing in a wide range of settings. Our small classes are designed with active participation in multiple writing situations, from working with real-world clients to composing descriptive informational cards for museum exhibits. You will learn to collect information, conduct research, compose, analyze, and revise texts of many kinds. You will learn how to design brochures and web pages and present visual information effectively.

Advisors for Undergraduate Classification (UC) Students

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Advisors for Advanced-Standing Students

Students who have met the matriculation requirements for the major (see “Major Entry Requirements” below) are assigned to a faculty advisor within the department. Advisor contact information can be found in Starfish; if you have questions regarding your advisor assignment, please contact the administrative aide in the department.