Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and Communication

Become an effective, ethical writer and communicator with Southwest Minnesota State University's 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and Communication. This interdisciplinary program delivers the skillset you need for roles as a content marketer, social media manager, copywriter, and public relations specialist.

Our curriculum combines writing, rhetoric, art, and communications courses in a liberal arts context to ensure you graduate as a well-rounded professional ready for the workplace. An optional internship course is available for students who wish to gain field experience while they earn their degree. Throughout your program, you will grow your expertise in business communications, technical writing, copy editing, new media, and more.

Graduates of SMSU's online BA in Professional Writing and Communication work in fields like journalism, advertising, publishing, and corporate communications. The skills you gain in this program will prepare you to execute creative projects across platforms and environments using technical expertise and cross-disciplinary approaches.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

Strong academics, fulfilling social activities, rewarding civic engagement projects, and support from fellow Mustangs in a close-knit environment mean you will get the education of a lifetime at a price that won’t take a lifetime to pay for. We invite you to visit SMSU and to see for yourself all that we have to offer.