Yes, the internship is not a requirement. The techniques learned in the writing course will benefit students in other college courses and especially in the business world, where excellent writing skills are both needed and rare.
Most students are English majors, however, the program is open to any good writer.
In fact, a number of non-English majors have found the course to be valuable in college and in their careers. The course in restricted. Call or e-mail the Program Director, Dr. Joel Athey for an interview. The course is not intended for those who want to brush up on their skills, but for those who are already skilled writers and want to become professionally competitive. There are elements of journalism, public relations, business writing, and technical writing involved, but it's a mistake to think of course in terms of mastering a subject area.