Writing at WVU
- Center for Writing Excellence
- Creative Writing
- Distance Writing
- National Writing Project at WVU
- Professional Writing and Editing
- The Undergraduate Writing Program
- WVU Writing Center
Center for Writing Excellence
The Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) supports faculty, students, and staff in teaching and improving writing at West Virginia University. The CWE currently coordinates six programs and their related courses: the Creative Writing Program, the Distance Writing Program, the National Writing Project at WVU, the Professional Writing Program, the Undergraduate Writing Program, and the WVU Writing Center. More
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Program consists of courses in fiction, nonfiction and poetry. The department currently offers an undergraduate major concentration in Creative Writing, a minor in Creative Writing, and an MFA in Creative Writing. More
Distance Writing
The Distance Writing Program offers a selection of online expository and professional writing courses for adult learners who may be constrained by time or geographic distance. More
National Writing Project
The National Writing Project at WVU is a collaborative program that improves student writing by forging links between universities and K-12 school systems. More
Professional Writing & Editing
The English department currently offers an undergraduate minor/concentration and an MA in Professional Writing and Editing. More
Undergraduate Writing
The Undergraduate Writing Program consists of Expository Writing Courses such as first-year composition (English 101), sophomore composition (English 102), and Advanced Composition (English 201). More
Writing Center
The Writing Center’s mission is to help students become better writers. Our goal is to help students succeed. The center will provide a supportive environment where students can develop knowledge, reflect on their work and build confidence. More