Minor in
Professional Writing
On-Campus
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Elevate Your Communication Effectiveness with a Professional Writing Minor
Great writing helps you express ideas with purpose and influence others through clear, compelling communication. Cornerstone University’s Professional Writing minor develops both practical and meaningful communication skills that strengthen your work in any major or career path. Through focused coursework options in nonfiction, feature writing, editing, publishing, and workplace communication, you’ll learn to write clearly, craft engaging content and support the mission of organizations, including your own. Our program integrates Christian principles to ground your perspective as an effective communicator in media, business, nonprofit work, and other professional fields.
For more opportunities to advance your career impact, explore our B.A. in Communication, B.A. in English, B.A. in Ministry, B.A. in Media Production or B.S. in Business Marketing.
Develop Market-Ready Communication Skills with a Professional Writing Minor
Gain résumé-ready skills that serve you well across a variety of industries and career roles, including:
Professional & Workplace Writing – Create clear, polished content for business, nonprofit, and organizational communication needs.
Rhetorical & Audience Awareness – Adapt your writing to different purposes, contexts, and audiences with effective rhetorical strategies.
Research & Information Development – Gather, evaluate, edit, and organize information to support accurate, well-reasoned professional writing.
Feature & Nonfiction Writing – Craft compelling stories, profiles, and narratives for media, creative projects, or organizational storytelling.
Document Design & Digital Content – Plan, structure, and format communication materials that are accessible, engaging, and visually effective.
Christian Worldview Integration – Approach writing, communication, and storytelling through a Biblical perspective that strengthens your personal and professional influence.
Enhancing Your Ministry with a Professional Writing Minor
A Professional Writing minor strengthens your communication abilities for a wide range of careers. Whether you pursue business, media, nonprofit work, marketing, or other fields, strong writing helps you contribute with clarity and confidence. These skills open doors to roles such as content creation, grant writing, editing support or communications coordination — enhancing your long-term success in any professional setting.
Your Degree Starts Here
Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.
- Apply — our application is free.
- Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
- Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
- Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.
