English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology, BA

Timeline

The BA in English Writing, Rhetoric and Technology program can be completed at the same pace as any traditional undergraduate degree or at your own pace. Students taking a full course load (at least 12-credit hours per semester) can expect to graduate in four years. For students who want to graduate as quickly as possible, summer courses are also available. Students who transfer credits via the university’s flexible transfer system are able to finish earlier than those who start with zero credits. 

Our faculty and advisors have developed a sample “pathway to graduation (pdf),” which lays out recommended coursework in each academic year. 

In order to complete your degree in four years, we have outlined when each class in the degree requirements should be taken below. You should tailor your plan based on previously completed college coursework, course availability and preferences related to course load, schedule and add-on programs such as minors or double-majors.

After graduation, you’ll be able to immediately go to work as a professional writer or apply to graduate programs for further academic study.

Admissions

Admission requirements and deadlines vary based on the program. In addition, you will have different requirements depending on if you are a first-time student, a transfer student or an international student. 

Learn more about the admissions process by filling out the form above or contacting an Enrollment Navigator today.

Career Outlook

Professional writers play an important role in every single industry. Your skills as a writer include the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in many different contexts and professional environments. For the past several years, nonprofit organizations and businesses alike have begun to recognize the valuable skills that English majors bring to the workplace. The combination of written communication, critical thinking and research skills makes writing majors an integral part of organizations, governments, businesses and more. 

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects steady growth for writers, authors and technical writers. As a professional writer, you’ll have the opportunity to work in any field you want to pursue. 

Here are some of the career opportunities that you could expect after graduation along with the average median annual salary: 

• Professional Writer: $65,000
• Content Writer: $42,442
• Web Content Manager: $56,248
  
• Technical Writer: $58,040

Courses

Courses at CU Denver are offered three times a year — fall, spring and summer. Not all courses are available every semester. For most programs, courses last 15-weeks, plus one week for finals. This is a big commitment, but we believe the extra time you spend dedicated to your studies pays off!