Writing, Minor

The minor in Writing provides students with a foundation in the academic study of writing. The minor can complement any degree by sharpening skills that are important to most professions, such as effective, creative writing. Students can shape the minor to meet their interests by selecting courses from various types of writing, including News, Feature, and Persuasive writing styles.

Course Requirements (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Choose 6 courses from the following list:

COM 111 - Introduction to News Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
COM 315 - Writing for Digital Media Communication 3 Cr. Hrs.
COM 342 - Editing and Layout 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 220 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 301 - Business Communications 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 315 - Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 316 - Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 332 - Creative Nonfiction 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 391 - Literary Editing and Publishing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 415 - Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 416 - Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 431 - Techniques of Persuasive Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 490 - Seminar in Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.