Additional information available on the Professional Writing & Communication Department website at www.ppcc.edu/degreescertificates/english/degree-options/professional-writingemphasis.
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Professional writing is the integration of creativity, technology, and problem solving. The ability to communicate in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences for a variety of purposes is a widely sought skill in the marketplace. Students who pursue an emphasis in professional writing particularly when coupled with another major or minor will be highly competitive for careers in education, business and the arts.
Professional Writing majors interested in technical writing, creative writing or journalism should contact their four-year transfer institution for recommendations concerning elective courses.
Full list of requirements can be found at Approved Electives Course List of AA Degrees and Course of Study .
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