Undergraduate Programs
Minors
Business and Professional Writing
A business and professional writing minor equips students to function effectively as writers in occupations ranging from business and industry to applied sciences, education, environmental affairs, government, health fields, and law.This minor represents cooperation among the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Engineering and Technology, the Kelley School of Business, and the School of Journalism.
English courses must make up at least 10 credit hours of the minor; students are encouraged to take 3-6 credit hours outside English. At least 9 credit hours of the minor must be at the 300-400 level. Students must have a 2.5 or higher average in the 15 credit hours of the minor and a minimum grade of C in each course for the minor. Students pursuing this minor should work with a faculty advisor in planning their courses and developing their writing portfolios.
Prerequisite: W131 with a grade of C or higher, and a second writing course, such as English W132, W231, Technical Communication TCM 220, or Business X204
Five elective courses: English W313, W315, W320, W331 or TCM 340, W365, W396, W411, W412, E398, Z204; TCM 320, 350, 425, 450; Journalism J319, J320, J390, J415
One-credit portfolio course: English W411 (until a new course number is approved) Each student doing the minor will work with a faculty advisor to develop a writing portfolio. Students should sign up for this course the semester they complete the minor, or the following semester; students may work with the faculty advisor informally before taking the portfolio course.