Is a Professional Writing Online Degree Right for You?
If you are interested in learning how to use emerging technologies to communicate effectively to the public in today’s world, consider a professional writing online degree SNHU’s BA in Communication - Professional Writing degree program emphasizes the professional skills necessary to navigate the wide band of context that today’s writing requires, including the web and social media. Hand-in-hand with these skills goes the analysis and problem-solving necessary to keep up with cultural and technological changes.
Employers often cite good communication skills as one of the most critical qualifications in a prospective employee. An online degree in Communication with a concentration in Professional Writing strengthens your ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, clients and the general public.
Why a BA in Communication - Professional Writing at SNHU?
As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you learn the skills you need to succeed. When you enroll in the BA in Communication - Professional Writing program you will be exposed to critical skills in thinking, writing, research, strategic planning and execution. This online professional writing degree concentration places an emphasis on rhetoric and a career orientation designed to prepare students as specialists in corporate, government, agency and nonprofit communications.
Learn rhetorical theory and industry-specific concepts that help build your research and writing skills.
- Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available.
- Complete course work in many areas of the field, gaining experience with business communication, integrating writing with graphic design and public relations.
- High quality instruction from our English Department Faculty.
- Professors and instructors who actively involved in their student success.
- Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Communication-Public Relations Employment Opportunities
Employment of those in public relations is expected to grow 21 percent through 2020, much faster than average for most occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Businesses' and governments' need for good public relations is increasing globally.
Careers for Communications graduates include:
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Employee Relations
- Journalism
- Corporate communications
- Advertising
- Copywriting
- Training & Development
- Speechwriting
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in communications.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants to transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Professional Writing Concentration Courses
COM 340 Writing for Public Relations
COM 341 Technical Writing
COM 342 Writing for the Computer Industry
COM 435 Feature Writing
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
Liberal Arts Core
ENG 226 Introduction to Creative Writing
Select two of the following:
HIS 114 United States History II: 1865 to Present
POL 210 American Politics
PSY 257 Social Psychology
SCI 219 Environmental Agencies
SOC 328 Sociology of Aging
GRA 310 Digital Graphic Design
COM 126 Introduction to Communication
COM 227 Public Relations
COM 230 Graphics and Layout in Print Media
COM 232 Desktop Publishing
COM 235 Introduction to Journalism
COM 310 Social Media
COM 320 Exploring World Culture through Mass Media
COM 322 Advanced Public Speaking
COM 469 Senior Seminar in Communication
COM/ENG/GRA Two Electives
Free Electives: 30 Credits
English and communication electives include:
Contemporary Pop Fiction, Contemporary Drama, Cooperative Education Experiences, Feature Writing, Independent Study, Journalism Practicum, Public Relations Campaign Planning Seminar, Technical Writing, Video Production and Writing for the Computer Industry.
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.



