English Minor

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The Minor in English allows students to enhance skills in critical thinking, writing and effective communication that are invaluable in today’s society. The Minor program will build upon the foundation in rhetoric and writing skills formed in the Gen Ed core and will introduce students to the basics of literary studies. With nine credits of advanced, elective study, students will have the freedom to increase either breadth or depth in writing, rhetoric or literature.

Requires 18 credit hours, all completed with a grade of C or higher, as delineated below:

Core Writing Competency (3 credit hours):

ENGL 3600 - Advanced Composition (3) Credit Hours

Core Literature (6 credit hours):

Two 2000-level ENGL courses, excluding ENGL/BUSA 2105 and any course taken as a part of the Gen Ed core in Areas A through E

Advanced Study (9 credit hours):

Three ENGL courses at the 3000-level or higher