2018-2019 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Writing
- Program Requirements for a B.A. in Writing
- Program Requirements for a B.S. in Writing
- Requirements for a Major in Writing
- Core Requirements (Credits: 12)
Program Requirements for a B.A. in Writing
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires third-semester proficiency in a foreign language of the student's choice.
Program Requirements for a B.S. in Writing
The Bachelor of Science degree requires that students take the following three courses:
- CIS 238 - Internet Media and Programming (3 credits)
- ENG 261 - Foundations of Language Study (3 credits)
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics (3 credits)
Requirements for a Major in Writing
Students can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in writing. The writing major totals 42 credits.
Core Requirements (Credits: 12)
Students should do their best to complete all four core requirements during their first two semesters as a major for the following reasons:
- Advanced WRT courses generally require a prerequisite of at least one core course.
- Core courses will introduce students to a wide range of areas that may help them to better choose their path as a major.
- Students cannot complete an internship or take the capstone without first completing the four core courses.
- WRT 200 - Introduction to Professional Writing (3 credits)
- WRT 210 - Introduction to Style (3 credits)
- WRT 219 - Introduction to Creative Writing (3 credits)
- WRT 253 - Document Production and Design (3 credits)
Module Requirement (Credits: 18)
Choose three modules and complete two courses from each.
In selecting which modules to take, think about which modules might help best to shape you as the writer you need to be for your future career. If you are uncertain as to which modules might best support your career goals, consult with your advisor. If you are uncertain what your career goals are, it would also be a good idea to talk with your advisor.
While you must complete three separate modules by taking both courses for the module requirement, if you take a course in a module and decide the module is not for you, or perhaps change your career goals, you can always use the single course to count toward the elective requirement.
Working with Writers and Manuscripts
Style and Technique
- WRT 310 - Intermediate Style and Technique (3 credits)
- WRT 410 - Advanced Style and Technique (3 credits)
Poetry
Fiction
Writing for the Web
Writing with Technologies
- WRT 353 - Visual Rhetoric and Document Design (3 credits)
- WRT 455 - Multimodal Composing (3 credits)
Nonfiction
- WRT 360 - Intermediate Creative Nonfiction (3 credits)
- WRT 460 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction (3 credits)
Magazine Writing
Writing Electives (Credits: 6)
The writing electives offer you further flexibility to design your curriculum to suit your future career. For example, you can choose WRT courses that are not part of the modules above. In some instances, you may be able to choose elective courses that also count towards completion of another major or minor (be sure to verify this by talking to advisors in both disciplines).
Choose any two from the following:
- Any WRT Module course other than those you are using to satisfy the module requirement
- WRT 350 - Business Communication (3 credits)
- WRT 354 - Writing in the Global Context: Culture, Technology, and Language Practices (3 credits)
- WRT 380 - Special Topics in Writing (3 credits)
- WRT 381 - Writing and Sports (3 credits)
- OR Any two preapproved writing electives (see the approved list) OR Any two advisor-approved interdisciplinary electives (talk to your advisor before taking)
Internship and Capstone Courses (Credits: 6)
Students must have senior standing and complete all core courses prior to registering for the Capstone.
Students should begin planning their internship experience well in advance. Consult the WRT Internship Guide for more information.