SHARPEN YOUR SKILL SET WITH OUR WRITING MINOR

When applying for jobs, you know what one of the most frequent qualifications is? “Proficient writing skills.” Writing is one of the most commonly used tools across all professions, and the writing minor will help you strengthen this skill in order to prepare you for your future career. By gaining an appreciation of the English language and developing critical thinking skills, you will be able to communicate complex ideas through writing in professional settings. This is an all-inclusive minor that explores invention, organization, drafting, revision, point-of-view, voice, style, and even listening.

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Program Features

  • Required Credits: 22
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  • ADVANTAGEOUS IN COMMUNICATION CAREERS
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  • ON-CAMPUS & ONLINE
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  • DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING & THEORETICAL APPLICATION SKILLS

REAL. HANDS-ON. READY.

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GRADUATES WILL

  • Demonstrate proficiencies in the writing processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, and editing for professional presentation.
  • Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in personal and professional writing.
  • Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
On-Campus Writing

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21 credits

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REAL. HANDS-ON. READY.

At the U of M Crookston, you won’t spend all your time behind a desk. Our curriculum is designed around experiential learning, which means we want you to have as much hands-on learning as possible. Depending on your major, you’ll find opportunities to be in the field, the lab, the classroom, or engaging in simulated scenarios that give you a competitive edge when you enter the workforce or head to grad school. You’ll learn the concepts and then actively apply them through projects, field trips, site visits, internships, and interactions with professionals in the field.

YOUR FUTURE PROFESSORS

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Dani Johannesen
Associate Professor

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