2026-2027 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Writing in the Disciplines Requirement

Because learning to write clearly and effectively in one’s chosen discipline is integral to both academic and career success, after satisfying the first-year writing requirement all students shall complete at least three credits of writing instruction appropriate to their major. Each major determines the form of writing instruction best suited to its discipline, to be provided through coursework required for completion of the major. Credits for this coursework are generally a part of the major; in certain circumstances they may be counted in a minor or in General Education. Students should consult their advisor or curriculum sheet for major-specific information about the WID requirement.

Course meets Writing in the Disciplines Requirement

ANTH 490

Senior Capstone

4

BIO 498

Capstone in Biological Sciences

3

BIO 499

Undergraduate Thesis in Biology

3

BMS 190

Friday Seminar in Biomolecular Sciences I

.5

BMS 201

Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology

4

BMS 290

Friday Seminar in Biomolecular Sciences II

.5

BMS 390

Independent Research in Biomolecular Science

1

CHEM 323

Physical Chemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM 332

Chemical Literature

1

CHEM 432

Chemistry Seminar

1

CHEM 455

Biochemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM 462

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

1

COMM 334

Public Relations Strategies and Techniques

4

COMM 336

Media Literacy

4

DES 350

Writing in Design: Research, Process, and Professional Practice

3

ECON 390

Topics in Economic Research and Writing

3

ECON 416

Quantitative Methods in Economics

3

ENG 398

Topics in Literary Theory and Research

3

ENGR 290

Engineering Technical Writing & Presentation

3

ESCI 260

Communicating the Earth and Space Sciences

1

ESCI 360

Research Methods in the Earth and Space Sciences

1

ESCI 460

Senior Project

1-3

EXS 411

Research Methods in Exercise Science

3

FR 336

Advanced French Composition

3

ITAL 336

Advanced Italian Composition

3

LLA 240

Research and Writing in Education

3

MC 207

Managerial Communication I

3

MUS 334

Music History II

3

MUS 335

Music History III

3

PE 416

Program Development in Physical Education, Dance Education and Health Education

3

PHIL 310

Philosophy Research and Writing

3

SOC 499

Senior Seminar in Sociology

4

SPAN 335

Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation

3

WRT 301

Writing in Your Discipline

3