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Writing & Communication

The Minor in Writing and Communication trains students in the communication skills sought by employers and necessary for responsible citizenship. The coordinator will work with you to tailor a minor appropriate to your degree program, career plans, and personal interests.

Students will take a minimum of six of the courses designated below, with at least one course from each of the three areas:

MINOR REQUIREMENTS

Humanities

ENGL 202 Creative Non-Fiction 4
ENGL 221 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 310 Writing Your Life: Form & Function in Memoirs 3
ENGL 315 Short Fiction: The Art of the Tale 3
HUMA 189 Special Topics: Acting & Improvisation 3
HUMA 201 Art History B.C. to the Renaissance 3
HUMA 202 Art History Renaissance to Present

3

SPCH 104 Introduction to Speech 3

Visual Communication/New Media

GMMD 102 Introduction to Design 3
GMMD 330 Web Design & Development 3
GMMD 409 Issues in New Media Journalism 3
CITA 112 Introduction to Electronic Presentations 1

Business/Professions

BSAD 340 Management Communications 3
ENGL 301 Professional Writing and Communication 3
ENGL 309 Journalism 3
LEST 330 Legal Writing 3