Writing

Program Overview

Coe College's Writing program equips students with exceptional writing skills in various nonfiction genres, including journalism, professional writing, and creative nonfiction. The curriculum offers courses in these areas, providing a solid foundation for careers in writing, graduate study, or professions requiring critical thinking and clear expression. Students have ample opportunities to engage in writing outside the classroom through student publications, the Writing Center, and internships.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The Writing program at Coe College helps students become skilled, reflective writers capable of composing texts in a variety of nonfiction genres, including:
• journalism
• professional writing
• technical writing and information design
• creative nonfiction
• criticism
• advocacy writing
• Structure: The program's curriculum includes courses in:
• journalism, both print and online
• professional writing, including reports, promotional materials, and writing for social media
• technical writing and information design

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Graduate study
• Professional writing career
• Career in any profession that requires critical thinking and clear expression
• Opportunities:
• Opportunities for writing majors and minors to be involved in writing outside the classroom, such as:
• Writing for or editing one of the seven student publications on campus
• Conversing with peers about writing projects at the largest undergraduate writing center in the nation, the Coe Writing Center
• Submitting written work for the many writing awards and prizes offered at Coe