English
English Minors
The English minors are available online and in-person at the Ellensburg campus.
Creative Writing Minor
Students in the Creative Writing Minor have a strong interest in developing their writing craft, whether it be poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, or multi-genre approaches. In our craft-focused creative classes you will participate in collaborative feedback workshops with your peers and learn to improve your creative writing skills.
This minor is also intended to help prepare ELAT teachers who will have creative writing responsibilities in their class assignments. Note: Students in the Professional and Creative Writing major may not enroll in the Creative Writing Minor.
View the Creative Writing Minor requirements in the CWU Catalog.
Language and Literature Minor
The English minor trains students in reflective reading, theoretically-based inquiry, critical analysis, and effective verbal and written expression. The skills developed in the English minor readily complement a wide variety of majors across the University. Students in this program are expected to complete English 302, Poetry and Poetics, and English 303, Principles of English Studies, as prerequisites to other upper division minor requirements. Students in the Language and Literature major may not enroll in the Language and Literature Minor.
View the Language & Literature Minor requirements in the CWU Catalog.
Technical Writing Minor
The interdisciplinary minor in technical writing provides students a focused understanding of technical writing, editing, and design skills for the workplace. It can be completed entirely online to serve professionals already working in careers as well as students planning to begin professional or technical careers. The minor provides practical, hands-on skills as well as opportunities for service learning with real-world clients. Note: Students in the Professional and Creative Writing major may not enroll in the Technical Writing Minor.
View the Technical Writing Minor requirements in the CWU Catalog.
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