Public Writing and Rhetoric, B.S.

Public Writing and Rhetoric

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Public Writing and Rhetoric, B.S.

The Public Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) program gives students extensive, hands-on experience learning to write for a variety of public and professional audiences. Working with faculty who research and teach courses on technical writing, video games, community and public rhetorics, digital reading practices, podcasting, collaborative writing, and user experience design, students in the program become dynamic, rhetorically adaptable writers prepared to navigate a wide range of audiences, genres, and platforms. In a world where employers put a premium on flexible, well-developed writing skills, PWR majors and minors graduate with both in-demand professional skills and the ability to make a difference with their writing.

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Q&A: Talking about public writing and rhetoric

One of MTSU’s most innovative new majors is Public Writing and Rhetoric (PWR), an interdisciplinary undergraduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. The program is directed by Eric Detweiler, an associate professor of English, and has already attracted top-notch students such as Kaelyn Hardin and Haley Jones. Detweiler, Hardin, and Jones answered a Q&A about [ Read More ]

News Briefs

Q&A: Talking about public writing and rhetoric

One of MTSU’s most innovative new majors is Public Writing and Rhetoric (PWR), an interdisciplinary undergraduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. The program is directed by Eric Detweiler, an associate professor of English, and has already attracted top-notch students such as Kaelyn Hardin and Haley Jones. Detweiler, Hardin, and Jones answered a Q&A about [ Read More ]

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Public Writing and Rhetoric, B.S.


A degree in Public Writing and Rhetoric has opportunities for success in a constantly changing job market. An emphasis on clear and logical communications prepares students for a wide range of opportunities.

  • Content Designer
  • Content Strategist
  • Copywriter
  • Copyeditor
  • Documentation Specialist
  • Front End Developer
  • Grant Writer
  • Information Developer
  • Medical Writer
  • Professional Writer
  • Publication Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Technical Editor
  • User Interface Developer
  • User Experience Designer
  • Web Content Manager
MTSU Career Development Center

MTSU’s Career Development Center

MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.  

Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career

Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake

Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides. 

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The Public Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) program gives students extensive, hands-on experience learning to write for audiences beyond academic settings and genres. Working with faculty who research and teach courses on technical writing, podcasting, digital reading practices, collaborative writing, video games, community and public rhetorics, multimodal composition, and user experience design, students in the program become dynamic, rhetorically adaptable writers prepared to navigate a wide range of audiences, genres, and platforms. Ina fast-changing employment landscape where employers put a premium on flexible, well-developed writing skills, PWR students graduate with in-demand professional skills and the ability to make a difference in the world with their writing.

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