Academic and Professional Resources

This page serves to provide resources for career advancement through DePaul as well as academic and professional associations. These lists are expansive but not exhaustive, so do not be afraid to reach out to WRD faculty and staff for more career-oriented advice.

Department Resources

  • WRD Blog Job and Internship Posts – find WRD alumni interviews, career advice, and job insights
  • Professionalization Conversations – the WRD Department hosts an ongoing panel discussion series, in which alumni share their own career insights as WRD graduates. Find the most recent panel overview here.

DePaul Resources

Career Pathways & Class Recommendations

  • Professional and Digital Writing Track – a guide to where the PDW concentration can take you and which classes will strengthen the necessary skills
  • Teaching Track – shows all aspects of teaching, from pedagogy to in class experience, and what classes will satisfy the various certifications available

Academic Associations

Professional Associations

Conference Opportunities

Publication Opportunities