Rhetoric and Writing Concentration

The Rhetoric and Writing concentration is for those students interested in careers as technical and professional writers and editors. Students in this concentration learn and practice skills in editing, publishing, web-site development, technical writing, documentation, and proposal writing, among other practical skills. Courses range from basic editing and documentation to scientific and nature writing, medical writing, and visual rhetoric. While primarily designed for students interested in the practical careers in writing, the Rhetoric and Writing concentration will also give students an edge in graduate or professional programs that require expert skills in writing, visual communication, rhetoric, and rhetorical analysis. The concentration requires courses in writing, language, and literature; an internship; and 9 hours of complementary coursework in scientific, technical, or professional disciplines. There are two sequences: the Rhetoric and Writing Sequence and the Language, Rhetoric, and Literature Sequence. Students who wish to conclude their program by writing a thesis, must qualify for and enter the English Departmental Honors Program. We also offer a minor in Rhetoric and Writing.

Professional Writing Requirements

Basic Requirements:
Students must fulfill the requirements for both sequences.

Professional Writing Sequence (19 hours)
Eng 219 or 220 or 240
Eng 290
12 hours from 320, 413-420 or 498
Eng 499 Internship (minimum 1 hour)

Language, Rhetoric, and Literature Sequence (15 hours)
Eng 250
3 hours from Eng 294-297
9 hours from English courses 300-level or above

Required Outside of English
9 hours of course work in science or technical and professional areas

You may also see the UNM Catalog for English Department course offerings, or look through the latest Department Course Schedule