Writing and Rhetoric, B.A.

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Requirements for the liberal arts major in writing and rhetoric, B.A. program

The major in writing and rhetoric requires a minimum of 40 credits in writing and rhetoric courses. Only courses in which the student has earned a grade of at least 2.0 or higher may be counted toward the writing and rhetoric major.

1. Twelve credits from core courses

WRT 340 - Issues in Writing and Rhetoric Studies (4)
WRT 342 - History of Rhetorical Studies (4)
WRT 394 - Literacy, Technology, and Civic Engagement (4)

2. Eight credits from WRT electives at the 200 level or above

Students may substitute appropriate courses from other departments with permission of the WRT department chair.

3. Sixteen credits from one area of specialization

Choose either the writing for the professions, writing for new media, or writing as a discipline specialization. For each specialization, one of the elective courses may be selected from another track with the permission of the writing department chair.

Writing and Rhetoric, B.A.

Requirements for the liberal arts major in writing and rhetoric, B.A. program

1. Twelve credits from core courses

2. Eight credits from WRT electives at the 200 level or above

3. Sixteen credits from one area of specialization

a. Writing for the Professions

Plus three courses from

b. Writing for New Media

Plus three courses from

c. Writing as a Discipline

Plus three courses from

4. One senior capstone chosen from