Professional Writing Minor
Given the importance of communication in professional, civic, and personal lives,
writing minors are proliferating around the country. The UW Professional Writing minor
(PWM) is designed for students in any major in which effective written communication
is highly valued.
Literary Studies Minor
Do you love reading, writing about, and discussing literature? If your answer is yes,
then the Literary Studies minor is right for you. In addition to the marketable skills
you gain and polish as you fulfill the program requirements, this minor combines enjoyment
with intellectual excitement. Please note that this minor is available only to non-English
majors and non-English Education majors.
Creative Writing Minor
The Creative Writing minor teaches students the fundamentals of creating original
work in traditional genres (poetry, fiction, and non-fiction) while providing exciting
opportunities for the exploration of blended genres and interdisciplinary work. An
undergraduate student can earn a flexibly designed minor in Creative Writing that
complements majors from a wide array of departments and colleges.
