Professional Writing Major
The Professional Writing major is designed for aspiring writers who want to put writing skills to work. There is a strong emphasis on the "Professional" in Professional Writing, as the major focuses on developing the ability to produce the kinds of writing that are valued in fields ranging from technical and business writing, to creative writing and journalism.
Careers in Professional Writing
The major in Professional Writing offers a wide range of career directions to students. Careers in professional Writing may include any of the following areas:
- Advertising
- Business Writing
- Communications Specialist
- Editing
- Freelance Writing
- Government Writing
- Grant Writing
- Law
- Management Positions
- Music Industry
- Political Speech Writing
- Print and Television Journalism
- Public Relations
- Social Services Writing
- Sports Writing
- Technical Writing
- Web Design
- Writing Professor
Alumni Story
Meghan Peirce ’06 (Wilmington, Del.) took her professional writing degree to a place where most students would not think to take it – Africa. As part of her 2009 dissertation work at Ohio University, Meghan traveled to Gaborone, Botswana to work as an intern for a radio soap opera drama. Learn more.
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