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Bachelor of Professional Writing and Communication

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A cross-disciplinary major building writing, graphic and oral communication skills.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
methods and debates within Professional Writing and Communication. Analyze subject-specific information and apply appropriate research or practical methods. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

Managing editor
social media specialist
web-based training developer
writer

Curriculum

Cross-disciplinary major building writing
graphic and oral communication skills with practical experience. Internships and service learning are offered. The page gives no credit total
course names or capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school transcripts and national exit exam results with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; English proficiency unless from a waiver-list country; college transcripts need a credential evaluation.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma / high school transcripts with national exit exam results; minimum 2.5 secondary GPA on a 4.0 scale; college-level transcripts need an evaluation (TEC, WES or ECE)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
TOEIC 600
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 47
Cambridge B2
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$11,517 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Marshall
Faculty or school	_
Department	English
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional and foundation scholarship awards have separate selection and applicant eligibility criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.