{"id":19935,"date":"2026-03-04T14:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/?page_id=19935"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:42:17","slug":"minor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/curriculum\/minor\/","title":{"rendered":"Minor in Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Minor in Writing prepares you to write with purpose in a linguistically diverse world. Writing is much more than a mechanical skill\u2014it is a way to think more deeply, connect across time and space, and work with others toward shared goals. The minor gives you opportunities to practice writing in exactly those ways. You will write for local and global audiences and across genres, media, and digital platforms. Through creative, academic, and community-engaged projects, you will build writing practices you can carry into your discipline, profession, and personal life.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will also become part of a community of writers. You might participate in the Celebration of Multilingual Writing, join the editorial board of <\/span>Deerfield<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u2014the Writing Program\u2019s journal of exemplary student writing\u2014or gain hands-on experience by applying for a position as a writing consultant, department-based writing tutor, or AI affiliate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Questions about minoring in writing? Contact <\/span>writing@bu.edu<\/span><\/a>. Reach out to your college advising office to declare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of Minoring in Writing<\/b><\/h3>\n