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Coastal & Environmental Writing Minor

Develop Writing Skills That Explore, Explain and Advocate for the Environment
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Students can apply their training in positions that call for writing and editing.

BFA students who earn the Certificate in Publishing are equipped to move into careers in the publishing industry.

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Learn To

Demonstrate knowledge of critical coastal and environmental issues and communicate those stories to general and specialized audiences in compelling ways

Compose and critically evaluate diverse forms of journalism, advocacy, legal, and strategic writing relevant to coastal communities and environmental issues

Use and hone the research, interviewing, writing, and oral-presentation skills that are emphasized through the coursework, drawing from individuals, locations and organizations in the Cape Fear region and along the Carolina coast

Coastal and Environmental Writing Minor Program Overview

A Focus on Environmental Issues

Today's students are understandably more focused on environmental issues than were previous generations.

At a time when climate issues are pressing, this minor offers you an opportunity to study the work of essential writers and artists while developing their own voices and adding to the greater conversation about the environment and our coastline.

Students in the creative writing major and journalism minor have expressed interest in the new minor, and faculty in the arts and sciences made it happen.

Applied Learning

In completing this minor, you will perform a community-based internship that culminates in a writing project that benefits your internship agency.

Examples of possible projects are writing grant proposals, training manuals, newsletters, or feasibility reports; designing websites and writing web content; and producing service videos for the agency.

Sample Courses in Coastal & Environmental Writing

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CRW 204 Research for Creative Writers
ENG 202 Introduction to Journalism
EVS 195 Introduction to Environmental Sciences Or
EVS 205 Global Environmental Issues
OCN 250 Coasts & Society
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How do I minor in Coastal & Environmental Writing?

The curriculum requires 21 credit hours: 15 hours in core courses, including 3 hours of internship and 6 hours in electives from 2 broad areas of study.

At least 3 of the 6 elective hours must be taken in courses at the 300-400 level.

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