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Professional Writing

The emphasis in Professional Writing provides a flexible writing experience embodying the benefits of both the Journalism and the Creative Writing programs.
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Students have the opportunity to study and work in a variety of nonfiction forms, including:
  • the personal essay
  • literary journalism
  • creative nonfiction
  • magazine writing
Our Professional Writing emphasis is an ideal choice for students who want to prepare themselves for a broad range of professional writing opportunities.
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Last Reviewed: July 16, 2007