English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology - online

Overview

Whether you are starting your undergraduate degree or finishing one that you started at another institution, this is a program designed to introduce you to the broad scope and diverse applications of professional writing. Our courses provide a rigorous application of writing research and theory, which provides a foundation for countless career opportunities.

The BA in English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology - online at University of Colorado Denver provides a thorough exploration of several areas of professional and academic writing as well as opportunities to specialize in one area through the use of electives in journalism, communication, creative writing, and digital production.

When you take our online courses, you are taking classes with the same academic rigor and excellent instruction as any of the students on campus. In fact, you will often be in class with CU Denver students who have opted for a hybrid (part online and part on-campus) degree. That means that a BA in English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology using CU Online’s digital classroom has the same value as our on-campus degree, but offers much more flexibility!

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