Program Overview
The Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) concentration of the English major emphasizes a broad knowledge of rhetoric, including its history, trends, methods, issues, and themes. Students in this concentration work closely with faculty mentors who provide encouragement and assistance in completing focused, timely research projects. Augusta University’s Professional Writing and Rhetoric program specializes in genre and language theory, style, public discourses, and writing pedagogy. Students in this concentration enjoy considerable flexibility in developing a course of study that will promote scholarly and professional development.
augusta.edu/pamplin/english-world-languages/english
Program Contact
Christina Heckman, PhD
706-737-1500
ewl@augusta.edu
Admissions Information
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
- A grade of C or better is required in all Major Concentration courses.
- Courses completed for Core IMPACTS cannot be duplicated in the Field of Study.
- Graduating seniors must submit an exit portfolio acceptable to the appropriate portfolio committee.
Program Information
- Program Length: 4 Years
- Academic Focus Area: Arts and Humanities [HUAR]
- CIP Code: 23.0101
- Program Code: 1BA-ENGLISH
- Major Code: ENGL
- Concentration Code: PROW
