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Writing Studies

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The Writing Studies Program at Tacoma Community College is committed to student-centered learning that values diverse expression. We recognize writing is audience-centered and should be appreciated in all forms. We honor writing that is creative, self-reflective, critically astute, and socially conscious. We believe writing studies should prepare students to be lifelong learners equipped to navigate the complexities of today’s world. We believe in ongoing work toward social justice and we foreground anti-racist and culturally responsive practices. We commit to continually challenging our own assumptions and actively growing in our efforts to dismantle traditional practices that harm others. At its best, written communication is a means by which to celebrate expression, encourage understanding, and affect social change, both locally and globally.

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Begin with an Associate of Arts degree with Direct Transfer Agreement into a Bachelor program in English or related field. In this specialization, students choose courses from ancient to postmodern literature and from traditional to avant-garde readings.

Length

2 Years*

90 Credits

Costs

Typically $1,590.70*

Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid

Academic Info

Core Requirements

Program Map

Transfer Options

The public community colleges and the four-year colleges and universities of the State of Washington have an established Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA). This agreement allows students with the Associate of Arts (DTA) degree to transfer at least 90 quarter credits to four-year institutions to satisfy most or all of their general education requirements.

Student Publications

Students pursuing the specialization have opportunities to write for and edit TCC publications, including Una Voce, the magazine of student writing; Trillium, the magazine of creative writing and art; and The Challenge online student newspaper.

Tutoring

Students can take charge of their learning with support from the tutors at the Writing and Tutoring Center, or through the Supplemental Instruction program. Students may also apply for positions as tutors/support staff in these areas.

*Average length to complete and cost to attend is based on a full-time student who is a Washington state resident. The cost displayed refers to quarterly tuition for such a student. Individual program costs and fees may vary.
TCC’s Interdisciplinary Writing Studies Specialization of the Associate of Arts (DTA) degree provides well-rounded academic preparation, real-world writing experience, and work-related skills for transfer to a wide variety of four-year college or university programs and for entry into the workforce. This specialization is also a great choice for students who know they want to transfer but haven’t yet decided exactly what they want to do with their lives.

Length

2 Years*

90 Credits

Costs

Typically $1,590.70*

Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid

Academic Info

Core Requirements

Program Map

Transfer Options

Completion of the Interdisciplinary Writing Studies specialization prepares students to transfer to a four-year college as a junior and pursue a diverse range of degrees and careers, including meaningful and fulfilling work in media, education, business, government, publishing, non-profit, public relations, communication, and arts sectors. It is especially beneficial to students planning to transfer to the University of Washington Tacoma, due to UWT’s emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.

Student Publications

Students pursuing the specialization have opportunities to write for and edit TCC publications, including Una Voce, the magazine of student writing; Trillium, the magazine of creative writing and art; and The Challenge online student newspaper.

Tutoring

Students can take charge of their learning with support from the tutors at the Writing and Tutoring Center, or through the Supplemental Instruction program. Students may also apply for positions as tutors/support staff in these areas.

*Average length to complete and cost to attend is based on a full-time student who is a Washington state resident. The cost displayed refers to quarterly tuition for such a student. Individual program costs and fees may vary.

Writers are able pursue a diverse range of degrees and careers, including meaningful and fulfilling work in media, education, business, government, publishing, non-profit, public relations, communication, and arts sectors. TCC's writing studies program provides well-rounded academic preparation and work-related skills for transfer to a wide variety of four-year university programs or entry into the workforce.