This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
A minor for students from all disciplines who are interested in writing as a profession or who see writing as part of their professional life. Students will learn writing, editing, and publishing skills, including those necessary for digital environments.
Requirements (19 credits)
1. Students must take the minor's three core courses:
WRT 370 Creative Nonfiction I
WRT 383 Writing for Digital Platforms
WRT 384 Publishing
2. Remaining credits may be taken from the following list of electives:
ENG 310 Close Reading the Sentence
ENG 495 Internship
WRT 371 Fiction I
WRT 372 Fiction II
WRT 373 Poetry I
WRT 374 Poetry II
WRT 375 Creative Nonfiction II
WRT 377 Playwriting
WRT 378 Creative Writing Special Topics
WRT 385 Writing About...
WRT 494 Creative Writing Independent Study
Required Courses:
Directed Electives:
9 credits from the following:
ENG 310 Close Reading the Sentence
ENG 495 Internship
WRT 371 Fiction I
WRT 372 Fiction II
WRT 373 Poetry I
WRT 374 Poetry II
WRT 375 Creative Nonfiction II
WRT 377 Playwriting
WRT 378 Creative Writing Special Topics
WRT 385 Writing About...
WRT 494 Creative Writing Independent Study
ENG 310 Close Reading the Sentence 3 Credits
WRT 371 Creative Writing: Fiction I 3 Credits
WRT 372 Creative Writing: Fiction II 3 Credits
WRT 373 Creative Writing: Poetry I 3 Credits
WRT 374 CreativeWriting: Poetry II 3 Credits
WRT 375 Creative Nonfiction II 3 Credits
WRT 377 Creative Writing: Playwriting 3 Credits
WRT 385 Topic: Writing About... 3 Credits
ENG 495 Internship 1-6 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 19