Writing Minor
The minor in writing allows students the opportunity to develop
an expertise in writing, an important skill in today’s highly
competitive job market. The ability to communicate clearly is particularly
important to those in the natural sciences and health care professions,
who must explain their work and research both to other professionals
and to the larger lay public. As a consequence, students who have
a credential in writing will be able to find jobs more easily and,
once employed, be more successful at their work. More important,
writing is a way of thinking and a mode of clarifying ideas. It
allows people to exchange points of view and to grow intellectually.
The ability to write well is the hallmark of the educated person.
The writing minor allows students to develop their creative abilities
as they learn to write poetry, drama, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Eligibility
- A student must have earned at least a B in EN 101 and EN 102.
- A student must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and must have approval
of his/her advisor in order to apply for the program.
Requirements - 18 credit hours
1. Successful completion of any five of the following courses
(15 credit hours):
- Any Elective Literature Course (only one allowed)
- EN 204 - Public Speaking (cross-listed as CO204) (3 credits)
- EN 302 - Scientific Writing (3 credits)
- EN 303 - Creative Writing: Playwriting (3 credits)
- EN 304 - Creative Writing: Fiction (3 credits)
- EN 305 - Argumentation and Critical Thought (3 credits)
- EN 306 - Creative Writing: Poetry (3 credits)
- EN 333 - Business Writing (3 credits)
Any Relevant:
- HU 340 - Special Topics in the Humanities (3 credits)
(advisor's approval necessary)
- HU 399 - Independent Study (3 credits)
(advisor's approval necessary)
- Graduate Courses in Biomedical Writing
(Permission of Program Director Required
2. A significant writing project under the advisor’s
direction:
- HU 498 - Directed Study in the Humanities (3 credits)
Additional Information
Students should develop a coherent program in consultation with
their advisors in the Department of Humanities.
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