Writing (Minor)
Writing Minor (1027)
This minor involves 6 courses (18 credit hours) from the English and Communication Departments. Any student may declare the Writing Minor, but students majoring in English or Communication may not apply any course to both their major and minor; the minor must be a separate group of courses.
Students design their program with the Director of Writing, the chair of the English Department, or the chair of the Communication Department. Both the English Department chair and the Communication Department chair must approve the plan.
The Writing Minor offers students an opportunity to design a writing program that coincides with their major and/or their career plans. It allows for the development of skills in creative writing, journalistic writing, and/or professional writing of various kinds. It should appeal to English majors, Communication majors, and students in applied or professional areas seeking a strong writing component in their studies.
Elective Courses (6 courses; 18 credit hours)
Creative Writing (English Department)
ENG 301* Advanced Composition
ENG 305* Creative Writing: Narrative
ENG 306* Creative Writing: Poetry
ENG 402* Advanced Creative Writing: Narrative
ENG 403* Advanced Creative Writing
Professional Writing (English Department)
ENG 300* Writing for the Professions
ENG 301* Advanced Composition
Journalistic Writing (Communication Department)
COM 210 Introduction to Media Writing
COM 303* Writing for the News
COM 325* Feature and Magazine Article Writing
COM 390* Specialized Reporting (Topics vary, including sports reporting, business reporting, health reporting, etc.)
Note: The asterisk (*) indicates that several of the above courses may be taken more than once with a different instructor or different content focus.