Resources for M-Courses

M-Course Request

For information on the course requirements for Writing in the Major [M] status, please email the Writing Program Director: angela.m.mitchell@wsu.edu


Catalog Subcommittee Submission Page

Course proposals seeking an M-Course designation go first to the Catalog Subcommittee. The Catalog Subcommittee will dispatch course proposals to the correct reviewer for M Course approval.

Submission link



Tools to Enhance Written Communications

The Writing Program often creates or partners with others to develop tips, techniques, and tools to improve the effectiveness of written communications.

Guidance for teaching with writing, designing assignments, and evaluating writing


WSU Syllabus: Format, Requirements, and Comments

Professors creating syllabi for WSU courses should use standard categories that are required; others are recommended for inclusion. A syllabus guide and an example of an effective syllabus are available in the “Policies” section of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education website.