Writing Minor

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A second major or a minor in English complements work in other fields. Employers in the scientific, industrial, and business professions want employees who can think analytically and creatively and who can communicate their ideas effectively, typical strengths of an English major or minor.

Students majoring in English Literature are not eligible to minor in Literature and students majoring in English Writing are not eligible to minor in Writing.

Minor Requirements (18 semester hours):

18 semester hours selected from the following:

LIT 102 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 210 - Creative Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)

At least 12 semester hours from the following:

WRI 213 - Intermediate Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 310 - Special Topics in Writing and Language 3 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 311 - Advanced Poetry Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 312 - Advanced Fiction Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 314 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 351 - Business and Professional Writing 1 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 352 - Grant Writing 1 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 353 - Writing and the Publishing Industry 1 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 354 - Writing to Inform 1 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 355 - Writing for Social Change 1 Credit Hour(s)
WRI 356 - Writing for Non-Specialist Audiences 1 Credit Hour(s)
MED 205 - Media Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
THR 206 - Dramatic Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)