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Scenes from Writing and Rhetoric

The Writing & Rhetoric Major

Requirements for the B.A. in Writing & Rhetoric

Course Code Course Title When to Enroll
WRT 201 Writing Argumentative & Persuasive Texts Any Time
WRT 235 Writing in Electronic Environments Any Time
WRT 360 Composing Processes and Canons of Rhetoric Junior (Spring)
WRT 490 Writing and Rhetoric Senior (Fall)
WRT 495 Capstone in Electronic Portfolios Senior (Fall or Spring)

Students will take 15 credits in the required courses and an additional 15 credit hours of departmental offerings in WRT, provided at least 5 are at the 300-level or above.

Total Major Credit Hours: 30
General Education Core and Distribution Requirements Credit Hours: 39
Free Elective Credit Hours: 51
Total Credit Hours: 120