English Minor

The Minor in English allows students to enhance skills in critical thinking, writing, and effective communication that are invaluable in contemporary 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 or rhetorical 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 15 credit hours, all completed with a grade of C or higher, as delineated below:Core Competnecy ( 6 credit hours)

Select 1 from the following

Select 1 from the following:

ENGL 2801 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 2900 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit Hours

An Additional 2000 level ENGL

One additional 2000 Level ENGL course excluding any course taken as a part of the General Education core in Area A through E (3) Credit hours prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or higher.

Advanced Study (9 credit hours):

Three ENGL courses at the 3000-level or higher (pre-reqs vary)