College Of Arts And Sciences
Writing & Rhetoric
Why Minor in Writing & Rhetoric?
No matter the job or profession, writing and communication skills are vital to a successful and meaningful career. A minor in Writing & Rhetoric would benefit any CAS major, as well as majors outside CAS, such as in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Journalism. Many fields today require an understanding of disciplinary discourses and an application of diverse writing skills. The minor is structured so that students take required and elective courses, and can complete an optional experiential learning project.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Grammar & Style
- Writing Workshop
- Grant Writing
- Technical Communication
- Legal Writing
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Writing for the Health Professions
- Writing about African-American Literature
- Writing about Global Literature
- Theories and Methods of Mentoring Writers
ADMISSION INFO:
Completion of the Writing and Rhetoric minor requires 18 credits. At least 12 of the credits must be taken at Stony Brook University.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Lawyer
- Content Administrator
- Assistant Professor
- Political Campaign Worker
- Tecnical Writer
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- BuzzFeed
- TED Talk
- Hofstra University
- IB Insider
- Vox Media
Interested in this Minor?
Program in Writing and Rhetoric
Chair: Roger Thompson
Office: 2005 Humanities
Phone: (631) 632-7390
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
