Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing and Information Design
Major in English
Program Director: Donna Kain
The BS in Professional Writing and Information Design prepares students for careers in writing and designing information for industry, science, technology, engineering, government, and health contexts; editing and publishing; user experience and usability; information design, documentation, content creation, and document management.
Professional communication and information specialists bridge the gap between subject matter experts (e.g., scientists and engineers) and those who must understand or implement their ideas. These information professionals are in demand by social media and web development companies; computer software and hardware companies; consumer electronics distributors; the pharmaceutical, medical, financial services industries; government agencies to name a few.
Trending careers for graduates with degrees in professional and technical writing and information design include:
Graduates leave the program knowledgeable in these fields’ important concepts and with skills focused on one or more related areas. They also gain experience through internships and study abroad opportunities.
ECU’s English Department is home to award-winning professional journals as well as The Lookout: A Journal of Undergraduate Research, which students in the program edit and publish.
Undergraduate Catalog’s Professional Writing and Information Design
For additional information about majoring in Professional Writing and Information Design, please email EnglishUG@ecu.edu or call 252-328-6041