Program: Professional Writing Minor - University of Maine at Machias

Apr 17, 2025

2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog

OVERVIEW OF MINOR REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: 2.0

Professional Writing Minor - 18 credits

Complete all of the following:
ENG 207 - Studies in Composition & Grammar Credits: 3
ENG 208 - Technical Writing in the Information Age Credits: 3
ENG 329 - Professional Editing Credits: 3
Complete two writing electives (6 credits) selected from:
ENG 371 - Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop Credits: 3
WRI 414 - Grant and Proposal Writing Credits: 3
or other writing courses as approved by the English faculty. Students may also choose to apply 3 credits in independent study or creative writing toward this minor.
Complete the following:
WRI 4xx - Writing Internship* Credits: 3

*This course might include writing-related work for a business or non-profit agency, tutorial assistance in the Writing Center, or writing instruction assistance in the classroom. The student’s internship work will be evaluated by a member of the English faculty in consultation with the student’s direct supervisor.