A program that focuses on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and that prepares individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. Includes instruction in theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and publishing in print and electronic media.
| Major | Graduates | Colleges |
| Creative Writing | 2,869 | 215 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2,302 | 61 |
| Writing, General | 657 | 67 |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 70 | 9 |