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Writing
Words have the power to persuade, entertain, and generate ideas. Writing majors learn how and why people communicate through various types of writing. Through practicing language use and creative expression, writing majors better understand their own ideas and become critically conscious of writing in a digital age, on a global stage.
  • Practice the craft of writing by taking classes in creative genres (poetry, fiction, essay) and submitting your work to eleven40seven and the annual Creative Writing Awards.
  • Learn about the publishing industry and study the role of writing in public policy, political rhetoric, and various professions.
  • Apply your skills through the New Media Writing Studio or the Writing Associates Program.
  • Work for publishers, museums, non-profit organizations, and campus offices to gain experience and semester credit through our Writing Internship program.
  • Combine a bachelor’s degree in Writing with a master’s degree in business or education through TCU’s 3/2 programs.
 
The Writing program includes courses like:
FrIntroduction to Creative Writing
Language, Technology, and Society
SoThe Essay
Introduction to Fiction
Rhetorical Practices in Culture
JrStyle and Usage
Cyberliteracy
Creative Writing-Poetry
Technical Writing and Document Design
SrPropaganda Analysis and Persuasion
Writing for Publication
Professional Writing and Editing
Writing Internship

 
Writing majors can seek careers in new media, publishing, law, journalism, technical and corporate writing, and secondary education. Majors can also enter graduate programs in law, business, divinity, public administration, or rhetoric and composition.
 

Writing program website
Writing in the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin

 

 

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