The English Department at Eastern Michigan University offers four options for bachelor’s degrees that lead to careers in writing:
We also offer a minor in writing.
These options not only equip you to write like a professional, but also give you interdisciplinary training in interviewing, editing, Web design, audience analysis and publishing. In these programs you will work on projects with real world clients to gain valuable insights into the working world. EMU also offers internships, which provide you with real-world experience in your chosen path.
What makes the writing programs at EMU special?
Our academic features are second to none! With our 19:1 student to professor ratio, you can always expect a small hands-on class taught by one of our esteemed, nationally recognized faculty.
You’ll receive real world experiences in our courses; a workshop approach to skill building; academic/career advising by faculty; blending of theoretical strategies and practical application; and academic service-learning on workplace projects.
We also have quite the social setting here at EMU with a supportive community of students with common goals. You’ll benefit from friendly relationships with faculty, the option to join any of EMU’s 200 social and professional organizations, and receive opportunities to network with working professionals!
Journalism
The journalism major prepares students for work in the print media—at newspapers, magazines and trade publications. Journalism students also develop the writing, interviewing and analytical skills required for graduate study and/or careers in business, education and law.
Professional writing
This concentration combines coursework in journalism, public relations writing and technical communication to give students an educational background useful in pursuing a variety of professional writing careers.
Public relations
In this major, you will take courses in communications, journalism, graphics, research and marketing. Because public relations play a significant role in our daily lives, the need for competent practitioners has never been greater.
Technical communication
This concentration will prepare you to work in the technical writing and IT fields. You will learn how to write, edit and design a variety of documents that convey technical information to different users and readers.