Housed in the Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric, Hofstra's new writing studies major will help you develop the writing, design, and critical thinking skills you need to express yourself personally, succeed professionally, and help transform the community in which you live. It is not enough today to know how to write well. Students must also know how writing works in an increasingly global and networked society. This knowledge is essential for professional and academic advancement in fields such as business, communications, education, engineering, law, medicine, and all social services. In fact, most major professional exams, such as the MCAT and LSAT, require successful completion of a writing assignment.<br><br>A major in writing studies may be paired with virtually any other major or minor to strengthen students' academic skills and enhance their readiness for the workplace or graduate school.