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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

English - Professional Writing and Rhetoric Overview

In 91ÉçÇø’s dynamic professional writing and rhetoric (PWR) program, majors learn to compose, design, and convey information clearly in digital and print documents for business, civic, education, government, medical, non-profit, scientific, and technical industries. Coursework sharpens your creative problem solving, critical thinking, and research skills through study and practice of professional, technical and rhetorical writing principles. Expert faculty with industry experience guide you in seminar-sized classes to analyze and engage readers with effective, verbal-visual blended content and to collaborate with community leaders on service learning projects. PWR complements business, communications, health professions, science and other liberal arts courses by helping students understand how people and their technical cultures interconnect. Internship opportunities are available. This program’s capstone culminates with students’ individual, electronic, professional writing portfolios.

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English - Creative Writing Emphasis
Major
English - Literature Emphasis
Major
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Award Winning Students and Faculty
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

42
Credits

Additional Credits

39
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.Ìý Ìý

To apply to the 91ÉçÇø (91ÉçÇø) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once 91ÉçÇø has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to 91ÉçÇø, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Joy M. Santee
Associate Professor of English

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

Professional writing and rhetoric (PWR) graduates are among the most employable, with 11% projected 2016-2026 job growth, outpacing the national average. PWR hones versatile critical analysis, research, editing, and writing skills, qualities employers demand in both public and private sectors. Courses practice skills critical to such fields as human resources, intercultural and digital communication, the study and practice of law, teaching, advocacy, and public service. 91ÉçÇø’s PWR graduates have taken jobs in Washington, D.C.; Henderson, North Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia as well as the Evansville area. PWR graduates also go on to graduate and law school.

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The 91ÉçÇø is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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