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Writing Minor

For more information as you plan your writing minor, please contact a faculty member in English and Writing and the Advising page.

Required Courses

  • ENGL 222: Sophomore Seminar III: The Creative Process (3)
  • WR 222: Introduction to Rhetoric (3)

Choose at least three (3) credits from the following

  • WR 241: Intro to Fiction Writing (3)
  • WR 242: Intro. to Poetry Writing (3)
  • WR 243: Screenwriting Fundamentals (3)
  • WR 248: Intro. to Writing in Genres (3)

Choose at least three (3) credits from the following

  • WR 220: Methods of Tutoring (3)
  • WR 230: News Writing (4)
  • WR 281: Writing in the Community (3)

Choose at least 9 credits from the following

  • WR 341: Intermediate Fiction (3)
  • WR 342: Intermediate Poetry (3)
  • WR 348: Intermediate Writing in the Genres (4)
  • WR 351: Professional Editing and Publishing (3)
  • WR 441: Advanced Fiction (3)
  • WR 442: Advanced Poetry (3)
  • WR 451: Individual Projects in Writing (1-2)

Electives

Choose the remaining 9- 12 credits from either English or Writing at the upper division level, with a minimum of 6 credits in literature.

  • At least 15 of the 30 credits must be upper-division.
  • A minimum of 10 credits applied to the minor must be taken at Eastern Oregon University.
  • A minimum of “C-” or better is required in each course counting toward the minor, but a cumulative grade of “C” (2.00) is required for completion of the minor.

A minimum of 30 graded credits in English/Writing is required. A minimum of “C-” or better is required in each course counting toward the minor, but a cumulative grade of “C” (2.00) is required for completion of the minor. At least 15 of the 30 credits must be upper-division. A minimum of 10 credits applied to the minor must be taken at Eastern Oregon University.