BA in English - Professional Writing in Indianapolis United States | University of Indianapolis

Clear communication is essential, whether crafting poetry or conveying step-by-step guidance. UIndy's English program allows you to specialize in areas that align with your passions and talents. Guided by distinguished professors, you'll share their passion for literature and develop your own voice. Your future writing could take you anywhere. The University of Indianapolis English Department cultivates students' skills as analytical readers, innovative thinkers, and effective writers. Our network of faculty, students, alumni, and community partners nurtures an academic environment that celebrates literary arts and linguistic mastery. From foundational courses to specialized majors and graduate studies, we equip students with tools to thrive in an evolving world.
Choosing Professional Writing at UIndy means honing your compositional skills, critically examining texts, creatively solving writing challenges, and tailoring content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms. You'll discover how writing can drive meaningful social transformation. This degree not only expands career possibilities but also provides command over communication methods that shape modern professional and public discourse.
UIndy's Professional Writing students acquire practical skills through experiential learning, completing real-world writing and editing assignments for nonprofit and corporate partners. Research-intensive courses allow students to investigate writing conventions while developing original projects. Advanced coursework explores theoretical frameworks and historical developments in professional writing, incorporating decades of scholarship on technical communication, editorial processes, publishing practices, and evolving writing technologies.

BENEFITS
Diverse course selection
Classroom visits from established authors
Practical editorial experience with Etchings literary magazine
Career-oriented electives for marketing writing expertise
Published faculty in fiction and poetry
Emphasis on business applications like document layout, digital publishing, web design, and multimedia presentation
End-to-end project oversight
Community engagement through local schools and organizations