Course Overview

The major is ideal preparation for further graduate study, a professional writing career, or a career in any profession that requires critical thinking and clear expression. Students study and practice a wide variety of nonfiction forms, including:

journalism, both print and online

professional writing, including reports, promotional materials, and writing for social media

technical writing and information design

creative nonfiction, including personal essays, memoirs, nature writing, and travel literature

criticism and advocacy writing

The Writing major at Coe draws much of its strength from being embedded in a vital and diverse campus-wide writing culture. Known across the country for its writing-across-the-curriculum program and outstanding Writing Center, Coe offers many opportunities for writing majors and minors to be involved in writing outside the classroom:

General Eligibility

Please get in touch with the admission adviser

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• N/A