Course variations

Course summary

This program offers a unique combination of written, oral, and visual communication theory and practice as they apply to interdisciplinary areas of science and technology. It examines how communication is a complex process that involves both the robust principles of audience, persuasion, clarity, accuracy, and ethical integrity, and a command of the knowledge of scientific and technical topics that one communicates. Students have the opportunity to examine social, legal, ethical, and political implications of communication as they relate to science, environment, gender, technology, diverse cultures, and workplace practices.

Program modules

The program modules are as follows: AMIN 4231-The Color of Public Policy: African Americans, American Indians, and Chicanos in the United States (3 cr), COMM 3631-Freedom of Speech, C/PE (3 cr), CSCI 3921W-Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing, CIV, WI (3 cr), HIST 4337-Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court Since 1865 (4 cr), JOUR 3007-The Media in American History and Law: Case Studies, HIS (3 cr), JOUR 3776-Mass Communication Law (3 cr), JOUR 5552-Law of Internet Communications (3 cr), PHIL 1001-Introduction to Logic, MATH (4 cr), PHIL 1004W-Introduction to Political Philosophy, AH, WI (4 cr), PHIL 4321W-Theories of Justice, WI (3 cr), POL 1001-American Democracy in a Changing World, SOCS (4 cr), POL 1201-Political Ideas and Ideologies, HIS, CIV (4 cr), POL 3225-American Political Thought, CIV (3 cr), POL 3308-Congressional Politics and Institutions, SOCS (3 cr), POL 3309-Justice in America (3 cr), POL 4403W-Comparative Constitutionalism, GP, WI (3 cr), POL 4485-Human Rights and Democracy in the World, CIV (3 cr), POL 4501W-The Supreme Court and Constitutional Interpretation, CIV,WI (3 cr), POL 4502W-The Supreme Court, Civil Liberties, and Civil Rights, CIV, WI (3 cr), SOC 3101-Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System, SOCS, CIV (3 cr), SOC 4101W-Sociology of Law, WI (3 cr), SOC 4161-Criminal Law in American Society (3 cr), SOC 4162-Criminal Procedure in American Society (3 cr), SOC 4170-Sociology of International Law, GP (3 cr), SOC 4175-Law, Politics, and Inequality (3 cr).

Entry requirement for international students

Students to be considered for admission must have completed the coursework through high school graduation. They are expected to complete, at a minimum, the University's core subject requirements such as four years of English with an emphasis on writing, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation; three years of mathematics including one year each of elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra; three years of science including one year each of biological and physical science, and including a laboratory experience; three years of social studies including one year each of U.S. history and geography; two years of a single second language; and one year of visual and/or performing arts including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form. Individual circumstances are also considered as part of the overall assessment of each application and may factor into individual decisions. Outstanding talent, achievement, or aptitude in a particular area; an exceptionally rigorous academic curriculum; strong commitment to community service and leadership; military service; contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial, or geographic diversity of the student body; evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers to educational achievement; first-generation college student; significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity; family employment or attendance at the University of Minnesota and extenuating circumstances. Also students who are non-native speakers of English need to demonstrate their English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 in paper based 79 for internet based, 6.5 for IELTS, and 80 for MELAB. If students have taken the ACT exam and scored 17 or lower on the English OR reading section (or SAT critical reading [verbal] score of 420 or lower) need to provide English language scores.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

Department name

College of Liberal Arts, Department of Writing Studies