Academic Department

Department of Writing Studies

School for Interdisciplinary Studies

Uniting professional communication and rhetorical studies, our dedicated faculty of scholars and working writers prepare and empower students to be dynamic thinkers and writers in the 21st century.

: chssadmin@montclair.edu
: 973-655-7755
: Schmitt Hall 222

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Words Matter: A Docushort video

Writing Studies major and department intern Toan Le’s short film asks Montclair State students across majors an essential question, “Why do you write?” Check out this interesting, funny, impactful piece that reminds us all of how important writing is in our lives, both in school and out.

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Our Programs

We currently offer courses in our award winning First-Year Writing program and our Public and Professional Writing major and minor. These programs are attuned to improving students’ writing, critical thinking, and creativity across the entire university community and toward a diversity of careers.