Writing Minor

Requirements for a minor in writing:

Twenty-eight credit hours consisting of 20 hours in writing courses and 8 hours in literature courses (4 hours at the 200 level and 4 hours at the 300 level or above). Note: As stated above, at least one survey course (ENG 201, 202, 206, 207, 208 or 209, or ENG 214) or permission of instructor is required to take ENG courses at the 300 or 400 level.

Courses will be selected in consultation with the writing adviser.

Literature courses used to fulfill the writing major or minor also may count toward an English major or minor. Writing courses cross-listed (or equivalent) with communication courses may count toward the writing major or minor and the communication major or minor. FYW 101 and 102 (First Year Writing) courses may not count toward the writing major or minor.

One designated writing course (as listed under “English” above) also may be used to satisfy the English major or minor.