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Complete Your Professional Writing

Degree with MSU at

Table RockTransfer to Missouri State!

Earn your Associate of Arts degree from OTC and transfer to MSU to earn the Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing degree! Convenient MSU online and seated courses are available.

How to Get Started

o Apply for admission and submit your $35 application fee at the beginning of your last semester at OTC.

Apply online:www.MissouriState.edu/admissions/transfer If you need assistance, contact us at (417) 836-6929 or email Outreach@MissouriState.edu. Evening appointments available by request at OTC and MSU.

o Submit transcripts:Office of Admissions, Missouri State University 901 South National Avenue, Springfield MO 65897

o Complete the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if applying for financial aid.See FAFSA.Ed.Gov. Complete your application prior to March 31 to take full advantage of financial assistance.

o Schedule an appointment with an advisor.To contact an advisor, please call the English department at (417) 836-5107.

o Get registered!With early admission you get to register early with MSU students.

Contact Us We can assist you with transfer and admission questions

Undergraduate Admissions

Dixie Williams, Assistant Director of Admissions – Transfer CoordinatorUndergraduate Admissions, Carrington 204

Phone: (417) 836-5517Website: www.MissouriState.edu/otcEmail: DixieWilliams@MissouriState.edu

Degree Program Advising

Dr. Kristene SutliffDepartment of EnglishSiceluff Hall 215

Phone: (417) 836-5107Email: English@MissouriState.eduWebsite: www.MissouriState.edu/TableRockPRW

OTC Table Rock Campus

10698 Highway 165Hollister, MO 65672(417) 336-6239

Bachelor of Science in Professional WritingComplete the Associate of Arts degree with elective coursework in English. By completing the AA, you will have met MSU’s general education requirements.

Meet early with an MSU transfer advisor to determine appropriate course work. Take the following classes as they will transfer to fulfill elective hours for your AA and to prepare you for the BS in Professional Writing.

u Business Communicatoru Content Strategistu Copy Editoru Documentation Specialistu Editoru Environmental Writeru Freelance Writeru Globalization and Localization Specialistu Information Architect/ Designeru Instructional Designeru Manual Developer

u Marketing Writeru Medical Writeru Paralegal/Pre-lawu Project Manageru Proposal Writeru Public Information Specialistu Publications Manageru Software Writeru Teacher and Researcheru Technical Illustratoru Technical Writer

Coursework Includes ENG 321 Beginning Technical WritingENG 373 Writing with Technology IENG 377 Scientific and Technical EditingENG 421 Advanced Technical WritingENG 422 Career Focus in Professional WritingENG 473 Writing with Technology IIENG 487 Analysis of Scientific LiteratureENG 500 Advanced Writing: Non-fictionENG 570 Writing in the Health ProfessionsENG 572 Writing Grant ProposalsENG 573 Writing for the WebENG 574 Technical Writing Internship

Why Study Professional Writing at Missouri State?

u Learn the skills you need to get a job as a technical communicator.

u Develop the ability to communicate technical information in a manner that various audiences can easily understand.

u Compose communications that bridge the gap between those who create ideas and those who use them.

Important Notes About This MSU Major

u The BS in Professional Writing degree requires a minor. A communication minor may be an option. A variety of seated and online courses for this minor are available at OTC Table Rock.

u Students must have a combined GP of 2.50 or higher (for all courses taken) and a GPA of 2.75 for the most recent 30 hours of course work in order to be admitted to this degree program.

u All students need 40 hours of upper division (300+) level coursework and a minimum 125 hours with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA to graduate from Missouri State University.

Possible Career Outcomes

Our diverse course offerings allow you to receive an education that prepares you to be an effective problem solver, creative thinker and excellent communicator across numerous fields.

AA English ElectivesOTC Course MSU EquivalentENG 101 Introduction to Composition

ENG 110 Writing I

ENG 150 Writing II for Professionals

ENG 221 Writing II for Professionals

ENG 180 Introduction to Literature

ENG 200 Great Books/Classics

Year 3 at MSU/OTC Table RockFall Semester (credit hrs) Spring Semester (credit hrs)

ENG 321 Beginning Technical Writing (3)

ENG 421 Advanced Technical Writing (3)

ENG 377 Scientific and Technical Editing (3)

ENG 487 Analysis of Scientific Literature (3)

Minor Course (3) 2x Minor Courses (6)

General Electives (6) 2x General Electives (6)

Total Hours = 15 Total Hours = 18

Year 4 at MSU/OTC Table RockFall Semester (credit hrs) Spring Semester (credit hrs)

ENG 373 Writing with Technology (3)

ENG 473 Writing with Technology II (3)

ENG 422 Career Focus in Professional Writing (3)

ENG 572 Writing Grant Proposals (3)

ENG 500 Advanced Writing: Nonfiction (3)

ENG 573 Writing for the Web (3)

ENG 574 Technical Writing Internship (3)

ENG 575 Topics in Professional Writing (3)

Minor Course 300+ (3) Minor Course 300+ (3)

Total Hours = 15 Total Hours = 15