Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Professional Writing] From York College of Pennsylvania

A major in Professional Writing combines the broad-based liberal arts education offered by all programs in the English and Humanities Department with the practical skills and career opportunities that can lead to a fulfilling and successful future. The major in Professional Writing is excellent preparation for students interested in work as writers, editors, and digital communicators. Graduates have obtained positions in publishing, technical writing, public relations, information technology, teaching, government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), corporate communications, non-profit and social-service organizations, health care, the arts, and many related fields.?

The major provides students with guided experience in a wide range of writing situations and stylistic options. Students with this major will benefit from:

• Marketable communication skills such as editing, digital communication including web page design, writing for social media, and collaborative writing
• Real-world learning through internship experiences in professional writing
• Numerous courses in varied genres of creative writing
• An electronic portfolio of written work that can be used in your search for work as a professional writer or as a venue for publishing creative writing or obtaining a literary agent
• Background in the history and theory of language usage