University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT) 
    
    Jun 01, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT)

English (Public and Professional Writing), Minor


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The Public and Professional Writing (PPW) minor equips students with critical skills for interpreting and producing arguments and texts—written, visual, digital—in real-world contexts. The minor will support students in becoming ethical and effective communicators in their roles as academics, professionals, and citizens.

Contact Information


Department of English
Frandsen Humanities 119
(775) 784-6689
english@unr.edu
https://www.unr.edu/english

College of Liberal Arts Student Center
Lincoln Hall 305
(775) 682-8745
https://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising

I. Program Requirements (18 units)


This minor is not open to students pursuing an English major with a Writing specialization. Students majoring in other fields, including PackTeach English and other English specializations, may minor in English (Public and Professional Writing) by completing the following requirements:

  • Minor GPA | 2.0
  • Minor Upper-Division Units | 9
  • Minor Residency Requirement | 6 Upper-Division Units in the minor at UNR
  • Unit Limits: No more than 3 units counted toward any major may be reused to meet the requirements of this minor.

Note: English majors pursuing this minor should regularly consult with an academic advisor to ensure ENG courses taken are optimally distributed between major and minor requirements on their advising report in MyNevada.

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