The Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Rhetoric at St. Edward's University explores the art and science of writing. Words have power. Learn how to harness it - to express yourself and make a positive impact on your community - with a major in Writing and Rhetoric. Develop your ability to persuade your audience as a campaign speechwriter, an advocate for policy changes, or a marketing copywriter. Learn digital techniques and skills that will prepare you for work in newsrooms and other media outlets. Train your editor's eye to notice mistakes and improve a piece of writing. Use your skills to make the world a better place, by writing copy for nonprofits or winning grants that let them expand their mission.<br><br>Students in this concentration take courses in reporting and writing news, digital media production and design, copyediting, and media standards. They select additional courses in various areas of journalism and digital media, including magazine writing, opinion writing, broadcast journalism, documentary production, entertainment writing, and sportswriting. Students interested in a range of careers receive highly marketable instruction designed to prepare them for the workplace. Those pursuing careers in journalism and digital media, whether covering politics, science, the arts, or other areas, need strong writing and research skills. Public relations and business professionals benefit from learning clear communication for branding, marketing, and pitching new ideas. Every student can benefit from learning effective, clear, and concise communication because employers value strong writing, reporting, and multimedia skills.