Writing
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The writing minor is a cross-disciplinary undergraduate program designed to strengthen and advance students' writing abilities. For this purpose, students study the history as well as theories of writing and they also learn strategies and skills in writing in different disciplines, including the arts and sciences, business, education, and other academic and professional fields.
Through this program, students will gain competence in writing about different subjects, for different purposes and audiences, and in different genres and styles. Students will also be able to apply their writing skills in a wide range of careers.
Minor Requirements — 18 Credits
Required: 6 credits
| ENG 301 | Writing as a Job | 3 |
| ENG 420 | Special Topics in Creative and Professional Writing | 3 |
Remaining: 12 credits
Choose from the following areas of emphasis. [Note: Students must take at least one course from each area of emphasis.]
Professional Writing and Publishing
Creative Writing
| ENG 200 | Introduction to Creative WritingLAA1 | 3 |
| ENG 203 | Creative Writing: Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENG 242 | Creative Writing-Fiction | 3 |
| ENG 243 | Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENG 244 | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| ENG 303 | Intermediate Creative Writing: Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENG 342 | Intermediate Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 |
| ENG 343 | Intermediate Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENG 344 | Intermediate Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
Notes:
Students must choose at least one 300 level or above course.
Students may select 12 credits from any courses above; however, students must take at least one course from each Writing Minor track (Professional Writing and Publishing or Creative Writing).
Students may substitute one writing course from a discipline outside of English (200 level or above) for a Writing Minor elective credit with the advance approval of Writing Minor Track Director. For advising and information, contact the Department of English in Ross 1284 or at 351-2971.