The minor in writing at UMBC is open to, and appropriate for, students majoring in any field. The credential earned by completing the minor will document the student’s pursuit of writing skills for admissions committees and prospective employers.

Minor Requirements

Minimum 18 credits
Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the minor
Maximum of one semester of ENGL 495

Course Requirements

Core Courses (12 credits)

Complete the following:

ENGL 100 - Composition (3)
ENGL 291 - Introduction to Writing Creative Essays (3)
ENGL 391 - Advanced Exposition and Argumentation (3)
ENGL 392 - Tutorial in Writing (3)

Electives (6-12 credits)

Complete a minimum of 6 credits from the following courses. Students may complete courses in different areas or may complete 12 credits in one area, including ENGL 400 - Special Projects in English (1-4) .

Journalism

ENGL 380 - Introduction to News Writing (3)
ENGL 382 - Feature Writing (3)
ENGL 383 - Science Writing (3)
ENGL 398 - Journalism Internship (1-4)
ENGL 480 - Seminar in Advanced Journalism (3)
ENGL 495 - Internship (1-4) * (Journalism)

Rhetoric and Communication

ENGL 226 - Grammar and Usage of Standard English (3)
ENGL 324 - Theories of Communication and Technology (3)
ENGL 326 - The Structure of English (3)
ENGL 386 - Adult Literacy Tutoring: Theory and Practice (4)
ENGL 395 - Internship in Tutoring Writing (4)
ENGL 407 - Language in Society (3)
ENGL 485 - The Teaching of Writing (3)
ENGL 488 - Seminar in Computer Assisted Writing Instruction (3)
ENGL 490 - Advanced Topics in the English Language (3)
ENGL 491 - Seminar in Topics in the English Language (3)
ENGL 493 - Seminar in Communication and Technology (3)
ENGL 495 - Internship (1-4) * (Rhetoric and Communication Theory)

Creative Writing

ENGL 271 - Introduction to Creative Writing - Fiction (3)
ENGL 272 - Introduction to Creative Writing-Scriptwriting (3)
ENGL 273 - Introduction to Creative Writing - Poetry (3)
ENGL 371 - Creative Writing-Fiction (3)
ENGL 373 - Creative Writing-Poetry (3)
ENGL 375 - Topics in Creative Writing (3)
ENGL 397 - Tutorial in Creative Writing (1-3)
ENGL 403 - Advanced Creative Writing: Non-Fiction (3)
ENGL 471 - Advanced Creative Writing-Fiction (3)
ENGL 473 - Advanced Creative Writing-Poetry (3)
ENGL 475 - Special Studies in Creative Writing (3)
ENGL 495 - Internship (1-4) * (Creative Writing)
THTR 371 - Playwriting (3)

Professional Writing

ENGL 226 - Grammar and Usage of Standard English (3)
ENGL 326 - The Structure of English (3)
ENGL 379 - Principles and Practices in Technical Communication (3)
ENGL 387 - Web Design and Multimedia Authoring (3)
ENGL 393 - Technical Communication (3)
ENGL 394 - Technical Editing (3)
ENGL 400 - Special Projects in English (1-4)
ENGL 407 - Language in Society (3)
ENGL 490 - Advanced Topics in the English Language (3)
ENGL 495 - Internship (1-4) * (Professional Writing)

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