Courses

Explore WSCR Courses

The University of Oregon course catalog offers degree plans and a complete list of courses in the Writing, Public Speaking, and Creative Reasoning Program.

Individualized Study 

This form is used by undergraduate and graduate students to request instructor and departmental approval to register for an individualized (independent) study course.Students must develop the study plan in consultation with a faculty member:

• Undergraduate students should work with the faculty member who will supervise the independent study.
• Graduate students should work with their primary advisor or supervising faculty member.

If you are interested in registering for an individualized study, please complete the following steps:

• Meet with your supervising instructor or primary advisor to discuss the individualized study and receive approval to move forward.
• Submit this form to request permission to register. The form will be routed for instructor and departmental approval 
• Once your request is approved, you will receive an email with next steps for registration.

Please do not submit this form until you have met with your instructor or advisor.

Individualized Study Request Form 

Featured Courses

WR 123 College Composition III  
  
WR 123 shares learning objectives and work expectations with WR 122z. In WR 123, student work is focused on research and writing formats relevant to specific communities with some hands-on experience with real world contexts. WR 123 is a good choice for students who are curious about:

• Entry-level hands-on experience with research and writing in public or specialized vocations;
• Pursuing the Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning (WSCR) Minor.

4 credits 
Fulfills Written English graduation requirement; counts toward the WSCR minor

ENG 494 Reasoning, Speaking, Writing 
  
Explore how arguments shape public life through civic rhetoric and real-world controversies. Students revise or reframe existing work for public audiences, with options to publish in an Open Educational Resource or present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
 4 credits
Counts toward WSCR minor

ENG 404 Community Literacy Internship

Join a small team developing civic engagement projects for the WSCR minor, including Open Educational Resources and a storytelling lab. Students earn 1–4 credits (30 hours per credit) and sign up multiple terms; credits count toward WSCR minor requirements. Contact WSCR Director Emily Simnitt at esimnitt@uoregon.edu for details.
 4 credits
Counts toward WSCR minor

Upcoming Courses

Winter 2026

CATEGORY: Writing 

CATEGORY: Public Speaking/Rhetoric

CATEGORY: Critical Reasoning

Possible Substitutes (Approval Required) 

For other substitution possibilities, email WSCR Director Emily Sminitt at esimnitt@uoregon.edu

NOTE: Remember that a maximum of three lower division courses count toward the minor