Writing, Minor
Program overview
The minor in Writing is intended for students who would like to improve their writing through a variety of workshop formats. The minor aims to assist students with craft and form in both fiction and nonfiction. The minor prepares students for careers in which written communication skills are essential for advancement.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Writing and Research
Writing and Publishing
Select four of the following courses:
Writing Poetry
Intro to Digital Publishing
Advanced Fiction Writing
Writing Fiction
Special Topics
Critical Writing and Analysis
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLO 1: Organize thoughts into sentences and paragraphs with clear structure using forceful and energetic prose
PLO 2: Examine multiple identities and communities in personal and global contexts through the study of diverse literature and experiences.
PLO 3: Demonstrate competence in multimodal forms of written expression.
PLO 4: Employ a set of skills in publishing, analytical, research-driven, and creative writing.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
The Writing curriculum begins with foundational courses in Writing and Research and Writing and Publishing, which help students develop strong skills in organizing ideas, conducting research, and communicating effectively across different forms of writing. Students then explore a range of creative and analytical writing courses, including Writing Poetry, Writing Fiction, Advanced Fiction Writing, and Critical Writing and Analysis, allowing them to refine their voice and deepen their understanding of literary craft.
Courses such as Introduction to Digital Publishing and selected Special Topics provide opportunities to engage with contemporary publishing practices and emerging forms of storytelling. Through this combination of creative, analytical, and digital writing experiences, students build versatile writing skills that can be applied across academic, professional, and creative contexts.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
✍️ Content Writing and Copywriting
Creating engaging written content for websites, blogs, marketing materials, and digital media platforms.
📚 Publishing and Editorial Work
Editing, reviewing, and preparing written material for books, magazines, journals, and online publications.
📰 Journalism and Media Writing
Researching and writing articles, features, and stories for newspapers, magazines, and digital news outlets.
💻 Digital Media and Online Publishing
Producing and managing content for social media, digital storytelling platforms, and multimedia projects.
📣 Marketing and Communications
Developing persuasive messaging, promotional materials, and communication strategies for organizations.
🎓 Graduate Study and Professional Development
Preparing for advanced study in writing, literature, communications, journalism, publishing, or related fields.