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Professional Writing

Harness the power of the written word.

Explore the many ways writers make a living. Expand your skillset to include news writing, business writing, blogging, writing for broadcast media, social media and the web. Gain design, photography and web management skills. 

As a professional writing student at SAU, you’ll develop a thoughtful, ethical understanding of communication principles and learn to write clearly, concisely and effectively. 

The skills you’ll gain in the professional writing program will benefit you in a variety of career fields after graduation.

Program Highlights

  • Co-Curricular Opportunities 
  • Campus Digital Newspaper
  • Hands-On Client Projects
  • M1 iMac Computer Lab
  • Professional Portfolio Development 

Career Pathways

  • Reporting
  • Copywriting
  • Copy Editing 
  • Blogging
  • Scriptwriting 
  • Freelancer/Consultant

Additional Endorsement Opportunities

  • Advertising & Public Relations
  • Audio Production
  • Communication
  • Digital Influence
  • Graphic Design
  • Freelance & Personal Branding
  • Photography 
  • Speech
  • Video Production 

Core Program Courses

  • COM 100 Intro to Communication
  • COM 110 Communication Technology
  • COM 212 Rhetoric 
  • COM 214 Communication Theory
  • COM 312 Design Tools – InDesign 
  • COM 317 Digital Influence
  • COM 324 Web Content & Management
  • COM 354 Applied Social Media
  • COM 385 Practicum
  • COM 399 Portfolio
  • COM 415 Design Thinking
  • COM 480 Senior Seminar 
  • WRT 216 Writing for the Media
  • WRT 310 Multi Media Reporting
  • WRT 316 Copy Editing
  • WRT 373 Feature Writing
  • VID 314 Script Writing