Writing and Rhetoric Minor

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Requirements for the liberal arts minor in writing and rhetoric

To earn a minor in writing and rhetoric, students must complete a minimum of 20 credits. Students who have been exempted from WRT 160 for submitting a portfolio as described under the General Education Program in the Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the Undergraduate Catalog do not need to take WRT 160 and can instead choose an additional elective course to complete their 20 credit of course work.

1. Core courses — 8 credits

a. Required course

WRT 160 - Composition II (4) or its equivalent

b. One course from the following

WRT 331 - Introduction to Professional Writing (4)
WRT 342 - History of Rhetorical Studies (4)
WRT 394 - Literacy, Technology, and Civic Engagement (4)

Writing and Rhetoric Minor

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in writing and rhetoric

1. Core courses — 8 credits

a. Required course

b. One course from the following

2. 12 credits from additional WRT courses at the 200 level or above.