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Northwest Missouri State University


Minor in Writing

The Minor in Writing (a 24-hour program) is a useful complement to any major. Students who wish to improve their abilities of written expression or who wish to further explore the possibilities for how writing is used in their major field of study should consider this minor. The minor includes mass communication electives and a range of advanced-study opportunities in creative writing, technical writing, popular media and language.

Course No.

Course Name

Hours

Eng 10-311 Advanced Composition 3
Eng 10-315 Technical Writing 3
Eng 10-403 English Grammars 3

One course from: 3
Eng 10-304 Rhetorical Writing  
Eng 10-312 Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction  
Eng 10-313 Creative Writing: Fiction  
Eng 10-314 Creative Writing: Poetry  
Approved electives from the following: 12
Any two English Department literature courses  
Eng 10-304 Rhetorical Writing  
Eng 10-312 Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction  
Eng 10-313 Creating Writing: Fiction  
Eng 10-314 Creative Writing: Poetry  
Eng 10-414 The Structure & Theory of Creative Writing  
Eng 10-510 Writing Theory and Practice  
Eng 10-513 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction  
Eng 10-514 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry  
MC 20-227 Reporting I  
MC 20-327 Reporting II  
MC 20-358 Feature Writing  
Total Hours 24