Writing Minor
Why minor in Writing?
For many students, a minor in writing provides an avenue where students can express themselves in a variety of genres. It’s a minor designed not just for English majors; the wide variety of classes provide additional coursework in advanced writing for students in any academic discipline. Strengthen your writing skills in nonfiction and practical writing by taking Creative Nonfiction, Business Writing, Professional Writing, or Writing for the Media. If you have a creative bent that you would like to develop, we offer Scriptwriting, poetry, and fiction.
Your Next Step
Review our course requirements and find out how a minor in Writing can round out your bachelor's degree from CIU.
Degree Program Faculty
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Sandra YoungLiberal Arts Division Chair, English Program Director, Professor of English B.A., George Fox University; Certificate in Bible, Columbia International University; M.A.T. in English, The Citadel; Ph.D. |
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Steve BaarendseProfessor of English, Humanities Program Director B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina |
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