Writing Program

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Writing

Students can develop careers as writers of various modes of expression: expository and informative writing, creative writing, technical writing, analytical and persuasive writing, and journalistic and personal writing. Students completing majors in Writing can seek work as legal assistants, business managers, news reporters, speechwriters, editors, advertising copywriters, translators, grant writers, and research and report writers. These students may also seek advanced degrees in creative writing, mass communications, law, and related fields.

Students completing writing degrees are strongly encouraged to use electives, minors, or additional majors to develop areas of expertise for future employment and professional development. Bachelor of Arts degree students can consider minors in foreign languages in order to communicate in an increasingly global society. Bachelor of Science degree students might consider computer science or business administration. Graphic design is also an excellent supporting minor for either degree program in writing.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students who attain either the B.A. or B.S. in Writing gain experience writing in a variety of critical and creative modes. The program’s outcomes correlate with those of the institution.

Students will:
1.         Build upon the writing and critical thinking skills learned in the college composition sequence by developing further experience in technical writing, creative and critical literary writing, and journalistic writing (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome I.)
2.         Receive background in desktop publishing and are encouraged to pursue electives in foreign languages and advanced English and journalism courses (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and V.)
3.         Demonstrate through the senior project, their capstone experience, a proficiency in conducting critical research or producing creative work that reflects their fulfillment of the outcomes of the program (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)

Writing Major Courses

Student Learning Outcomes
Students who attain either the B.A. or B.S. in Writing gain experience writing in a variety of critical and creative modes. The program’s outcomes correlate with those of the institution.

Students will:
1.         Build upon the writing and critical thinking skills learned in the college composition sequence by developing further experience in technical writing, creative and critical literary writing, and journalistic writing (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome I.)
2.         Receive background in desktop publishing and are encouraged to pursue electives in foreign languages and advanced English and journalism courses (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and V.)
3.         Demonstrate through the senior project, their capstone experience, a proficiency in conducting critical research or producing creative work that reflects their fulfillment of the outcomes of the program (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)

Writing Major Courses:

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