Writing Minor

Strong writers have better professional success regardless of the field. The Writing Minor provides non-English majors a chance to enhance their credentials and marketable skills by deepening their writing experience and developing a large selection of completed work to create a dossier. Writing Minors select any six writing courses to earn the required credit, and are eligible to gain experience through a writing internship as well.

Requirements

Program Description

Strong writers have better professional success regardless of the field. The Writing Minor provides non-English majors a chance to enhance their credentials and marketable skills by deepening their writing experience and developing a large selection of completed work to create a dossier. Writing Minors select any six writing courses to earn the required credit, and are eligible to gain experience through a writing internship as well.

Minors in English

Transfer students must complete 9 credits at Westfield, with 6 credits taken at the 0300 level.

Requirements for the Writing Minor - 18 Credits

Writing students take any combination of 18 credits from the following lists. At least 12 credits must be taken within the English department.

Creative Writing:

 

Professional Writing:

 

Rhetoric and Writing