Writing Intensive Component 9 credit hours

To fulfill this requirement, students must take 9 credit hours of writing-intensive courses (designated by a “W” following the course title), preferably after the First Year Writing sequence (FYW 101–102) is completed and prior to their final semester.  These courses emphasize writing as a process of learning and communicating. Through collaborative practice in critical thinking and writing, students are equipped to participate in the multidisciplinary exchange of ideas that defines the liberal arts experience. Transfer students entering as juniors need to complete 6 credit hours of writing-intensive courses before graduating. Those entering as seniors need to complete 3 credit hours of writing-intensive courses. Courses transferred from other institutions cannot be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement. Courses designated writing-intensive are found in nearly every discipline. Where appropriate, courses designated as writing-intensive may be used to satisfy both the writing-intensive requirement and other requirements (including major and minor requirements). Students wishing to count an independent study or internship as a writing-intensive course must have prior written approval from the Baccalaureate Committee.