Writing Studies: AS

Associate of Science | 61 credits

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Program Description
The field of Writing Studies critically examines rhetorical, cultural, social, ethical, and political aspects of writing across different contexts and modalities. In addition to studying writing, majors develop proficient writing skills in professional, technical, digital, and academic writing. Writing Studies is not limited to English but incorporates all languages that students bring to their study.

Career Opportunities
A degree in Writing Studies prepares students for many careers because graduates excel in the critical thinking and writing skills most valued by employers. Graduates pursue careers in web authoring, grant writing, science writing, journalism, artificial intelligence, advertising, teaching, law, government, and business. Minoring in Writing Studies or double majoring with another degree increases qualifications for many career paths, especially law, business, teaching, sociology, political science, and the arts.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

Program Entry Requirements
Students may enter the Writing Studies AS program upon acceptance at Salt Lake Community College.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Courses that meet General Education requirements may be used to meet program requirements. If this option is chosen, students must complete additional elective courses to meet the total credit hour requirement. Please meet with an academic advisor to discuss options.

Program General Education Notes

RECOMMENDED:

Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1030 or MATH 1040

American Institutions (AI): POLS 1100

Communication (CM): COMM 1500, COMM 2150, or BUS 2200

Humanities (HU): ENGL 1050

Social Science (SS): ANTH 1070, Any ETHS course designated with (SS), SOC 2370, or SOC 2630

Program Requirements

Required Courses (9 credits)

Complete all courses:

Professional & Academic Writing (9 credits)

Choose three courses from:

Theory & Social Justice (3 credits)

Choose one course from:

Free Electives (6 credits)

Choose two courses from:

Any 1000-level or above course.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Writing Studies AS: Full-time
Time to completion is four semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Students will demonstrate substantive knowledge of the discipline of Writing Studies and be prepared for further study at a four-year institution transfer program. Students will:
- Apply key concepts, theories, terms, and definitions relating to the field of Writing Studies.
- Evaluate the intersections of writing and power, specifically how writing reinforces, contributes to, and disrupts social and structural inequities. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Students will demonstrate effective problem-solving strategies within varied complex writing situations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Students will demonstrate effective use of rhetorical analysis and critical information literacies to understand and interpret various types of multi-modal writing. [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8]
Students will effectively communicate across multiple genres with peers, faculty, and external audiences. [2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8]
Students will develop a flexible repertoire of composing processes for different writing situations and purposes. [2, 4, 5, 7]