Master of Arts [M.A] [Professional Writing] From University of Cincinnati

Most writing jobs require the authoring of texts and graphics in multiple media, incorporating new technologies. In this program, students develop cross-genre skills in information and instructional design, Web content development and design, project management, and user-testing. Students write and edit articles, promotional material, grant proposals, and reports; create digital and social media; interact with various specializations and research methods; and develop competencies in appropriate software.

Career Possibilities:

The program prepares graduates for an array of possible professional routes. Most program graduates have accepted nonacademic positions though some have gone on to doctoral work in composition, rhetoric, and technical communication. Job titles for recent graduates include

• distance learning coordinator
• health communicator
• proposal writer
• project manager
• technical writer
• editor
• content specialist
• instructional designer
• digital marketing specialist

Our recent graduates have accepted jobs in technical writing, medical writing, advertising, marketing/corporate communications, e-learning development, website design, and content management.