Writing

Degree

Minor in Writing
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
School of Arts and Humanities

Contact

Andrew Rotondo, Ph.D.
Assistant Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
arotondo@une.edu

Michael Cripps, Ph.D.
Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
mcripps@une.edu

Minor Description

Our minor in Writing complements students’ existing majors and signals their recognition that writing and communication skills are essential to success in any career. Informed by a range of traditional and contemporary writing and communications courses, the Writing minor prepares students to create and thrive in the 21st century, all in a supportive atmosphere and guided by our dedicated and passionate faculty. With a mix of creative and professional writing courses and an emphasis on storytelling, collaboration, and real-world experience, our career-focused Writing minor helps students build the highly desirable skills employers seek out. Our Writing minor has two (2) distinct tracks, enabling students to specialize in either Creative Writing or Professional Writing. 

On the Creative Writing track, students will encounter lively and engaging workshop courses in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. On the Professional Writing track, the real world enters the classroom in courses such as Grant Writing, Professional and Technical Writing, and Introduction to Journalism. As we live in a hands-on and digital age, students also have options in internships and in digital storytelling. Whichever track a student selects, they will become familiar with craft and genre as they develop their authorial voice.

Curricular Requirements

The interdisciplinary minor in writing has a developmental writing sequence that remains flexible to maximize the options for students. The eighteen (18)-credit minor requires at least one course each in creative writing and professional writing. After that, students customize by completing at least six (6) credits in either the Creative Writing or Professional Writing track, followed by writing electives of their choosing.

Program Required CoursesCredits
Six (6) Credits from Creative Writing Electives or Six (6) credits from Professional Writing Electives (see below)6–7
Six (6) Credits of Program Specific Electives (see below)6–8
Total Credits12–15
Select one (1) of the following Creative Writing coursesCredits
WRT 111 – Topics in Creative Writing3
WRT 211 – Creative Writing: Poetry3
WRT 212 – Creative Writing: Short Fiction3
WRT 312 – Fiction Writing Workshop3
Total Credits3
Select one (1) of the following Professional Writing coursesCredits
CMM 110 – Intro to Communications3
CMM 122 – Oral Communication3
CMM 211 – Introduction to Journalism3
SPC 100 – Effective Public Speaking3
WRT 233 – Professional & Technical Writing3
Total Credits3
Minimum Total Required Credits18

The program requires a minimum average GPA of 2.0 in the minor.

Electives

Creative Writing ElectivesCredits
ART 124 – The Painted Book3
CMM 225 – Topics in Digital Storytelling3
CMM 410 – Writing for the Screen3
ENG 208 – Narrative Medicine & Writing3
ENV 333/333L – Nature Writers w/Field Lab4
WRT 111 – Topics in Creative Writing3
WRT 211 – Creative Writing: Poetry3
WRT 212 – Creative Writing: Short Fiction3
WRT 312 – Fiction Writing Workshop3
Professional Writing Electives*Credits
CMM 211 – Introduction to Journalism3
CMM 240 – Social Media: Theory & Practice3
ENV 316/316L – Land Conserv Pract w/Field Lab4
ENV 321 – Env Comm: Expert Prac Eco3
HIS 150 – Telling Tales of the Past3
NSG 445 – Leadership2
PUB 420 – Community Health Assessment3
WRT 233 – Professional and Technical Communication3
WRT 304 – Reading and Writing in Digital Environments3
WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing or PUB 400 – PH Planning & Evaluation3
Program Specific Electives*Credits
ART 124 – The Painted Book3
ART 395 – Studio Concentration Seminar3
BUMK 310 – Advertising3
CMM 122 – Oral Communication or SPC 100 – Effective Public Speaking3
CMM 211 – Introduction to Journalism3
CMM 225 – Topics in Digital Storytelling3
CMM 240 – Social Media: Theory & Practic3
CMM 410 – Writing for the Screen3
ENG 110 – English Composition4
ENG 208 – Narrative Medicine & Writing3
ENG 209 – Introduction to Linguistics3
ENG 220 – History of the English Language3
ENG 334 – Methods of Literacy and Cultural Criticism3
ENV 316/316L – Land Conserv Pract w/Field Lab4
ENV 321 – Env Comm: Expert Prac Eco3
ENV 333/333L – Nature Writers w/Field Lab4
ENV 334 – Contemporary Nature Writers3
HIST 150 – Telling Tales of the Past3
LIL 420 – Arts & Humanities Capstone3
MAF 400 – Marine Affairs Capstone3
NEU 410 – Neurobiology of Mental Illness3
NSG 332 – Evidence Based Pract (EBP) I2
NSG 432 – Evidence Based Pract (EBP) II2
NSG 445 – Leadership2
PSY 405 – Special Topics Seminar3
PSY 425 – Adv Methods in Animal Behavior3
PUB 310 – Social, Behavior & Environmental3
PUB 420 – Community Health Assessment3
WRT 111 – Topics in Creative Writing3
WRT 211 – Creative Writing: Poetry3
WRT 212 – Creative Writing: Short Fiction3
WRT 233 – Professional and Technical Communication3
WRT 304 – Read & Write in Digital Env.3
WRT 312 – Fiction Writing Workshop3
WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing or PUB 400 – PH Planning & Evaluation3

*Some courses have prerequisites that may prevent registration.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the interdisciplinary minor in writing will be able to:

  • Employ 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 of situations requiring written communication.
  • Provide meaningful, substantive peer feedback in both professional and feedback in creative, professional, and discipline-specific writing contexts.

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 91AV in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

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 consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the 91AV for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The 91AV reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.