Curricular Requirements
The interdisciplinary minor in writing has a developmental writing sequence that remains flexible to maximize the options for students. Students need to complete at least (one) Foundational course, (two) courses in Professional Writing contexts and (two) discipline specific writing courses.
| Course | Credits |
| Foundations Courses | |
|
ENG 110- English Composition |
4 |
| ENG 111- Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 209- Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG 220- History of the English Language | 3 |
| Professional Writing Contexts | |
| ENG 233- Professional & Technical Writing | 3 |
| CMM 211- Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| CMM 240- Social Applications of Web 2.0 | 3 |
| ENG 304- Reading & Writing in Digital Environments | 3 |
| BUMG 314- Grant Writing | 3 |
| ENV 321- Env Communications/Expert Practice | 3 |
| Discipline Specific Writing Courses | |
| BUMK 310- Advertising | 3 |
| BUMG 400- Management Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 334- Methods in Literary/Cultural Criticism | 3 |
| ENG 491/492- Internship(s) | 3-9 |
| ENV 333- Nature Writers with Field Lab | 4 |
| ENV 334- Contemporary Nature Writing | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the interdisciplinary minor in writing will be able to:
- Employ more progressively more sophisticated approaches to such elements of the writing process as idea development, drafting, revision, editing and proof reading.
- Demonstrate and apply rhetorical awareness to a range situations requiring written communication.
- Provide meaningful, substantive peer feedback in both professional and discipline specific writing contexts.
Honors Program
We offer qualified students the option of participating in our and graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member.
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 51Æ·²èin order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five years. Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions also.
Admissions
Financial Information
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the 51Æ·²è for the 2016-2017 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication April 29, 2016.
The 51Æ·²è reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.