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Take Your Writing to the Next Level
Whether you plan to pursue a career as a professional writer, a teacher, or a job where writing is among your job duties, our bachelor’s degree in professional writing and rhetoric at the University of Michigan-Dearborn will prepare you for the dynamic and shifting world of written communication.
Our program, which is enriched with both theory and creativity, offers disciplined instruction and dynamic opportunities for writing in various settings and styles. You'll learn how to understand and write for multiple genres and audiences, foster inclusivity and accessibility in your writing, and review the writing of others. You’ll also learn how to revise your writing and to collaborate with others on writing projects in a wide variety of subjects.
Where a Professional Writing and Rhetoric Degree Will Take You
ChatGPT may be all the rage, but the demand for employees with powerful writing skills remains strong across a huge variety of industries and careers. Our alumni are working in various sectors–publishing, corporations, nonprofits, and governmental agencies–using their skills to influence and inspire others.