The Minor in Writing, which is administered by the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures, provides exposure to rhetorical analysis, community-based research, and writing strategies of the discipline of writing and rhetoric. This knowledge and skill base may be used to complement majors in a wide range of fields. The minor is intended for students who wish to develop as writers beyond what is offered in Tier I or Tier II but who do not wish to become professional writing majors, but recognize the value of writing for their field and communities.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University except those in the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional and Public Writing. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures.

Requirements for the Minor in Writing

Complete a minimum of 15 credits from the following:

1.	Both of the following courses (6 credits):
	WRA	202	Introduction to Professional and Public Writing						3
	WRA	330	Writing Research in Communities and Cultures						3
2.	One of the following courses (3 credits):
	WRA	325	Writing and Multimodality						3
	WRA	415	Digital Rhetoric						3
3.	One of the following courses (3 credits):
	WRA	331	Writing in the Public Interest (W)						3
	WRA	333	Writing in Corporate Contexts						3
	WRA	335	Writing in Scientific Contexts						3
	WRA	337	Writing and Public Policy						3
4.	Complete 3 to 6 credits of electives in WRA or XA at the 200-level or higher as approved by the student’s academic advisor.