Professional Writing
Program Information
The program provides advanced study in the theory of writing, writing
techniques and style, principles/techniques of editing, and the
functions of written communication within the professional/occupational
setting. The program centers on 1) developing the communication skills
of people seeking to enter or to advance in occupations requiring
extensive written analysis and reporting of data and 2) improving
written communication and its management in professional organizations.
The program features two concentrations. Writing for the Public and
Private Sectors provides experience in writing for a wide range of
occupations. Writing in the Professions offers tracks in biomedical
writing, teaching writing, journalistic writing, scientific writing or
creative writing.
For more information on this and other off campus offerings, please
check out
http://wwwnew.towson.edu/english/2.3%20Graduate/index.asp
Admission Requirements
- A 3.00 is required for full admission, and 2.50 for conditional
admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the
last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
- Based upon the applicant's undergraduate transcript and upon the
writing sample, the department reserves the right to require two
specified preparatory undergraduate writing courses, passed with the
grade of B or higher in each course, for admission.
Send the following admission materials to the Graduate School
Office, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably letters that speak to
writing experience and capability. Use the
Recommendation Form found in the Graduate School Application
Packet
- Writing sample on a designated topic. Information on the writing
sample and topic should be obtained from the Department of English.
NOTE:
Upon admission to the program, the student must meet with the assigned
adviser to plan a program of study.
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