Professional Writing
Emphasis
Complement any major with the ability to write like a pro.
Good communication is important in all aspects of life, and in the professional world, the ability to write professionally is a must.
Frostburg State University’s emphasis in Professional Writing makes a great companion to any field of study you choose, boosting your skills in other areas with the ability to organize your ideas and share them effectively.
Frostburg’s program boasts experienced professors and a wide variety of classes, so even with the plethora of styles and formats out there, your writing education will be fine-tuned to fit your professional ambitions. Experience how great writing skills can transform your education, your career outlook and your day-to-day life!
- Develop your writing abilities to excel in any major or workplace, and if writing really strikes a chord with you, consider the professional writing concentration of FSU’s English major.
Professional Writing Program Highlights
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Build up great communication skills that will help you share your ideas and understand what others have to say.
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Design your own writing education. The Professional Writing emphasis lets you pick from a collection of classes such as business, scientific and news & feature writing so you can shape your program to fit a particular field.
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Gain real-world experience with the many opportunities to publish your work on campus and in the community.
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Develop your writing abilities to excel in any major or workplace, and if writing really strikes a chord with you, consider the professional writing concentration of FSU’s English major.
What can I do with a professional writing degree?
Median pay for writers (BLS 2023)
Related Occupations
Writer
Technical Writer
Marketing Writer
Skillful writing is a valuable ability in any career, as all fields require good communication on some level. Applicants for writing-specific jobs who have experience and a collection of strong sample works will be in the best position for employment. Writers have a variety of career options open to them, including jobs in public relations, journalism and publishing or freelancing and publishing their own works, as well as a highly desirable skill set that can help them build careers in almost any industry. For more information, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ pages on Writers & Authors, Technical Writers and other Media and Communication Occupations.
What You Will Learn
Learn from professors who have years of experience working as journalists, editors, novelists, technical writers and more. With an emphasis in professional writing, you'll be able to add valuable humanities skills to your degree in science, the arts, business or anything else while learning .You'll study core courses which include a diverse range of classes in journalistic writing, editing and production and applied digital marketing.
A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.
With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, define your goals, and prepare for your future.