Welcome to the home page for undergraduate studies in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing. We are proud to offer the only Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional and Technical Writing (PTW) in the state of Arkansas.
If you are interested in declaring a major in Professional and Technical Writing, it is important to get advised as soon as possible. For advising appointments, please contact:
NOTE: The core requirement for this course will be to develop a professional portfolio. 15 Hours of RHET Electives: The electives may not include RHET 3316, not more than 6 hours total in the following: internships, independent writing projects, and/or upper level MCOM courses. 12 hours of electives (upper or lower division) outside the department per university policy.
Immediately after declaring the major, take RHET 3322 and RHET 3301. Then, focus on 3000-level courses, which are the prerequisites for 4000-level courses. RHET 4305 Document Design applies to all types of professional writing and should be taken early in the major. Take RHET 4301 in the first semester as a senior, and take RHET 4190 in the last semester before graduation.
A minor in writing requires 18 hours beyond the core curriculum requirements. Selection may be made from any of the Rhetoric and Writing courses.