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Transfer 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.
Dixie Williams, Assistant Director of Admissions – Transfer Coordinator Undergraduate Admissions, Carrington 204 Phone: (417) 836-5517 Website: www.MissouriState.edu/otc Email: DixieWilliams@MissouriState.edu Degree Program Advising Dr. Kristene Sutliff Department of English Siceluff Hall 215 Phone: (417) 836-5107 Email: English@MissouriState.edu Website: www.MissouriState.edu/TableRockPRW OTC Table Rock Campus 10698 Highway 165 Hollister, MO 65672 (417) 336-6239
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.
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Institution.
Complete Your
Professional Writing Degree with MSU at
Table Rock
Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing Complete 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.
Why Study Professional Writing at Missouri State? u u
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Learn the skills you need to get a job as a technical communicator. Develop the ability to communicate technical information in a manner that various audiences can easily understand. Compose communications that bridge the gap between those who create ideas and those who use them.
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. u u u u u u u u
Business Communicator Content Strategist Copy Editor Documentation Specialist Editor Environmental Writer Freelance Writer Globalization and Localization Specialist u Information Architect/ Designer u Instructional Designer u Manual Developer
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Marketing Writer Medical Writer Paralegal/Pre-law Project Manager Proposal Writer Public Information Specialist u Publications Manager u Software Writer u Teacher and Researcher u Technical Illustrator u Technical Writer
AA English Electives OTC Course
MSU Equivalent
ENG 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 Rock Fall 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 Rock Fall 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
Coursework Includes ENG 321 ENG 373 ENG 377 ENG 421 ENG 422 ENG 473 ENG 487 ENG 500 ENG 570 ENG 572 ENG 573 ENG 574
Beginning Technical Writing Writing with Technology I Scientific and Technical Editing Advanced Technical Writing Career Focus in Professional Writing Writing with Technology II Analysis of Scientific Literature Advanced Writing: Non-fiction Writing in the Health Professions Writing Grant Proposals Writing for the Web Technical Writing Internship
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.
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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.
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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.