Program: Professional Writing Minor - Longwood University

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Aug 15, 2025

Professional Writing Minor/18 credits

The minor in Professional Writing provides students with a firm knowledge of effective written communication and persuasion practices in public and professional spaces. Students should complete ENGL 165 (Writing and Rhetoric) as a prerequisite to qualify them for the minor requirements.

Professional Writing Minor - Core Requirements (9 credits)

ENGL 219 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies 3 credits
ENGL 301 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 credits
ENGL 319 - Technical Writing 3 credits
OR
ENGL 470 - Professional Writing Skills 3 credits

Professional Writing Minor–Electives (select three from the following for a total of 9 credits)

Must be selected from the following:

ENGL 210 - Forms and Genres 3 credits
ENGL 303 - Visual Rhetoric and Document Design 3 credits
ENGL 305 - Advanced Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing 3 credits
ENGL 492 - Internship in English 1-6 credits
OR
ENGL 490 - Independent Study 1-3 credits per semester
*ENGL 210 will count as a Professional Writing elective only when the course is offered as “Introduction to Digital Writing”