Curriculum for Writing & Publishing Major
Your career in writing and publishing begins now with Champlain¡¯s Upside-Down Curriculum. Discover the difference that doing on day one has on your success.
Writing & Publishing Curriculum
Our?Upside-Down Curriculum is designed to prepare writing students like you with a strong foundation to help you prepare for a successful career.
From the very start, you¡¯ll consider the questions; ¡°Who are you as a person?¡± and ¡° Who are you as a writer?¡± Your answers may change throughout your college career as you progress through your courses and accomplish professional experiences. We have a wide variety of writing electives to choose from to tailor your academic experience to your personal interests and the type of writing you want to pursue professionally.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including creative nonfiction, the principles of public relations,?magazine publishing, creative writing, video storytelling, journalism, and news writing. Students?gain a deep understanding of writing techniques and processes, as well as a strong understanding of their own storytelling voice. Plus, it emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, giving you opportunities to engage in applied projects, internships, and professional experiences. From putting together a full edition of a magazine in a magazine publishing course, to completing a team publishing project that could be anything from a podcast series, literary magazine, zine, film script and trailer, or beyond, you¡¯ll graduate with the experience and confidence to launch your career.
Interested in studying abroad for a semester? We¡¯ve designed the curriculum so you can take a semester studying abroad without getting behind on required courses for your major.
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First Year
Fall Semester
- COR 101 Navigating Higher Education
- COR 102 First Year Inquiry: Reading, Writing, &
- WRT 100 Introduction to Writing & Publishing
- WRT 110 Pub Hub
- COM 110 Public Speaking
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MTH XXX: Math Elective
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Second Year
Fall Semester
- COR 201 Core Foundations: Making Meaning Through Science
- COR 202 Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- WRT 201 Professional Practices 1
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WRT 231
Writing for the Workplace
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ENG 2XX-Level—OR—WRT 2XX-Level
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XXX Program Elective
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XXX Program Elective
Spring Semester- COR 203 Core Foundations: Making Meaning Through Culture
- COR 204 Theoretical Perspectives
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WRT 231
Writing for the Workplace
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ENG 2XX-Level—OR—WRT 2XX-Level
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SCI XXX Science w/ Lab
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XXX General Elective
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Third Year
Fall Semester
- COR 301 Core Foundations: Connecting Place and Identity
- COR 302 Field Methods
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WRT 346
Professional Pathways in Publishing
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WRT 350
Reading & Writing: Special Topics
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ENG 3XX-Level—OR—XXX Program Elective
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WRT 346
Professional Pathways in Publishing
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WRT 350
Reading & Writing: Special Topics
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ENG 3XX-Level—OR—XXX Program Elective
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CCM 493
Communication and Creative Media Internship
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WRT 3XX-Level
Spring Semester- COR 303 Core Foundations: Connecting Past and Present
- COR 304 Digital Methods
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WRT 346
Professional Pathways in Publishing
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WRT 350
Reading & Writing: Special Topics
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ENG 3XX-Level—OR—XXX Program Elective
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CCM 493
Communication and Creative Media Internship
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WRT 3XX-Level
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XXX General Elective
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Fourth Year
Fall Semester
- WRT 401 Professional Practices 2
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WRT 346
Professional Pathways in Publishing
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WRT 350
Reading & Writing: Special Topics
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ENG 3XX-Level—OR—XXX Program Elective
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XXX Program Elective
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XXX Program Elective
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XXX General Elective
Spring Semester- CCC 410 College Capstone
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XXX Program Elective
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XXX Program Elective
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XXX General Elective