Program Description

The minor in professional writing prepares students to be critical thinkers, careful researchers, and creative and capable writers who are able to respond effectively to contemporary writing tasks and opportunities. Students receive advanced instruction in rhetoric, editing, technologies of writing, workshop critique, and the production of workplace, academic, and creative texts. The minor provides a credential in writing, which is a desirable supplement to a variety of undergraduate majors.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Evaluate texts using critical thinking strategies.
2. Analyze effective composing and editing processes.  
3. Compose texts for various rhetorical situations, genres, and purposes.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements