Competent writing is essential for success in the university environment and in most careers.
ENG 101 emphasizes exposition and description. ENG 201 focuses on the continued development of writing skills in relation to regular reading assignments from literary and cultural sources. Unless exempted by examination or transfer credit, all students are required to successfully complete ENG 101 and 201. To determine the writing proficiency of entering students, each student is required to take a placement test during orientation. Students are advised on the basis of this test which writing courses they must take.