Pursuing a Minor in English and Writing

Students interested in pursuing a minor in English and Writing should consult an advisor in the department and be aware of any course prerequisites. English and writing majors also pursuing a minor in the department may not use any of the same courses, excluding prerequisites and core courses, for both programs.  Students must meet all applicable requirements listed in the Minors section of this catalog, including the Minor residence requirement.

Prerequisites:

• USEM 101 - University Seminar 4 credits
• USEM 102 - University Seminar 4 credits
• USEM 103 - University Seminar 4 credits

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• WR 121

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• WR 122 - English Composition 4 credits

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• the Explorations sequences from all three of the learning areas or the equivalent
• and the writing intensive course for the major.
• WR 329 - Grantwriting and Workplace Literacy 4 credits
• WR 493 - Topics in Rhetoric 4 credits

Select one of the following courses:

• WR 409 - Practicum 1 to 16 credits (4 credits required)
• WR 410 - Community Engagement Writing: Internships and Practica 4 credits

Select 12 credits from the following:

• WR 312 - Writing Workshop for Teachers 4 credits
• WR 327 - Technical Writing 4 credits
• WR 414 - Advanced Composition 4 credits
• WR 455 - The History of Publishing: From Alphabet to E-Book 4 credits

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• ENG 492 - Structure of the English Language

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• WR 395 - Advanced Grammar 4 credits

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