Writing
Use language to engage, inspire and share ideas.
Writing is a powerful tool. It allows us to persuade, communicate and connect. As a writing minor at Alma, you will:
- Explore how rhetorical principles can help you construct concise, compelling arguments.
- Develop reading, writing and research abilities that are central to literary analysis.
- Craft and workshop written text for various professional and creative contexts, from poetry and prose to journalism and technical writing.
At A Glance
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12:1Student-to-faculty ratio
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18Average class size
Possible Careers
Use language to engage, inspire and share ideas.
Writing is a powerful tool. It allows us to persuade, communicate and connect. As a writing minor at Alma, you will:
- Explore how rhetorical principles can help you construct concise, compelling arguments.
- Develop reading, writing and research abilities that are central to literary analysis.
- Craft and workshop written text for various professional and creative contexts, from poetry and prose to journalism and technical writing.
Get to Know Writing
Meet the Faculty
The Alma Venture
Dream it, learn it, do it. Through our Venture program, you can design a unique, hands-on learning experience at home or abroad. Find out more about the Alma Venture.
Explore the Curriculum
Learn more about the fundamental courses that will offer a roadmap for your academic growth and expertise development.
Clear, purposeful writing is vital to every discipline.
The writing minor will empower you to write purposefully across a broad spectrum of contexts and genres. And, since writing is key to almost every professional practice, this minor pairs well with nearly every major Alma offers.
As a writing minor, you’ll be encouraged to select an academic pathway that reflects your interests. Our tracks — which include business writing, creative writing, journalism and media and academic writing — are designed to align our curriculum to the professional, disciplinary or creative field you wish to focus on.
What You Need to Know
Writing is a core, transferable skill applicable to many different roles. If you want to write for a living, this program can provide the foundation to break into publishing, land a grant or technical writing position or build a future in journalism.
In addition, writing can be the ideal launchpad for work in public relations, communications or marketing. In reality, however, the applications of this minor are endless. Our students pursue fulfilling careers in law, business, teaching, scientific research and more.
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Student Organizations
Publish your work, contribute to the campus newspaper or foster connections in a pre-professional group. There’s something for everyone in our 100+ student organizations!
