Recognizing the importance of good writing skills in students’ employment or advanced studies, Heritage University has instituted an intensive writing requirement to ensure that students continue to develop these skills throughout their academic careers. After passing through the mandatory composition sequence (ENG 101 and 102), all students must complete at least four (4) writing-intensive courses, of which at least two (2) must be in the student’s major field of study and at least two (2) must be upper-level (3XXW or 4XXW). Courses indicated by a “W” in the catalog and semester course schedule fulfill this requirement. Students enrolling in these courses will register for both the course itself and the corresponding writing-intensive (“W”) section, which will be graded on a pass/no pass basis.
Students enrolled in writing-intensive courses can expect writing assignments throughout the semester. These assignments will be designed to teach the writing skills appropriate to that discipline. Thus, depending on the nature and level of the course, the written work may vary from response cards, lab reports, essay examinations, or other short but frequent assignments to longer reports or academic papers. Students whose written work needs improvement will be referred to the Academic Skills Center for tutoring both during and after the semester.
Writing-intensive courses are required of students who began degree studies at Heritage University in fall 1994 or who are recommended for ENG 199A: Composition Review.