College of Communication - Writing Arts
Recommended Course Sequence
Stand-alone Writing Arts Majors
Beginning as Freshmen
Year 1, Semester 1
College Composition I
4 gen eds
Year 1, Semester 2
College Composition II
4 gen eds
Year 2, Semester 1
Public Speaking
Introduction to Writing Arts
3 gen eds
Year 2, Semester 2
Communication Theory
1 Related Elective
1 Free Elective
2 gen eds
Year 3, Semester 1
The Writer's Mind
1 Related Elective
1 Free Elective
2 gen eds
Year 3, Semester 2
Writing, Research & Technology
2 Related Electives
2 Free Electives
Year 4, Semester 1
Evaluating Writing
1 Related Elective
2 Free Electives
1 gen ed
Year 4, Semester 2
Portfolio Seminar
1 Related Elective
3 Free Electives
1 gen ed
NOTES
1) It is important that those courses that are italicized be completed in the suggested order. However, it is possible to take the following courses concurrently:
- Introduction to Writing Arts and Communication Theory OR Writer's Mind
- Writer's Mind and Writing, Research and Technology
- Writing, Research and Technology and Evaluating Writing
- Evaluating Writing and Portfolio Seminar
2) Be sure to spread your schedule out so that you are not forced to take too many courses that require a lot of writing at the same time.
3) Stand-alone majors are strongly encouraged to complete an internship during their final year.
4) The Writer’s Mind; Writing, Research and Technology; and Evaluating Writing are usually offered during summer sessions.
