Catalog & Student Handbook

Minor in English

A minor in English allows students to explore literature and writing within a structured framework that focuses intellectual curiosity and meets extant student need. This minor should be intentionally combined with a major in another discipline to contribute to (1) a student's training in the critical practices of reading and writing, (2) the development of analytical skills, intellectual tools, and creativity that directly influence students' preparedness for professional life beyond the classroom, and (3) a formal credential for students interested in pursuing English courses as a substantive element in their undergraduate education.

Requirements for the Minor

A minor in English requires a minimum of five (5) course credits, as follows:

Required Core Courses

•(One (1) course):  ENG 110 OR ENG 124

Required Distribution Courses

(Four (4) courses):
•One (1) additional ENG course at the 100-level or higher, exclusive of ENG 110 AND ENG 124

•Two (2) additional ENG courses at the 200-level or higher

•One (1) additional ENG course at the 300-level

At least one (1) course at the 200-level or higher must be taken in each of the two concentration categories of ENG, Writing AND Literature Students pursuing the minor are not eligible for the Senior English Capstone, ENG 485 A "C" or higher is required in each of the five courses for successful completion of the minor No more than two (2) total ENG credits accrued either at transfer institutions or during education abroad may be counted toward the minor.

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Posted: 8-13-2012

Updated by Wanda Burch