School of Arts & Humanities · Minor
English Minor
Read deeply. Write well. Think clearly.
Reading and writing skills pay off in every career. The English minor lets you explore literature and film, then go further in the reading or writing that interests you most.
18
credit hours
On campus
format
C or higher
in every minor course
Any major
in another discipline
Is this for me?
This minor may be a great fit if you want to…
- Become a stronger, more confident writer.
- Keep reading and discussing great literature and film.
- Prepare for careers that depend on clear communication.
Not sure yet? Talk with the Dean →
What you’ll study
Topics you’ll cover
- World, American, and British literature
- Film studies
- Creative, technical, and professional writing
- Advanced argument and advocacy writing
How a minor works
Three things to know
A minor is optional, and it’s a simple way to add a second area of expertise to your degree.
01
Pair it with your major
Choose a minor in a different discipline from your major. When you finish, it’s recorded on your transcript.
02
Plan with your advisor
Map out your courses with your advisor. A course used in your major can’t also count as an elective in your minor.
03
Finish with a C or better
Earn a C or higher in every course for the minor. Pass/fail grades don’t count.
The curriculum
Six courses, 18 credit hours
Choose three survey courses, then three courses in literature, film, or writing.
Choose three (9 credit hours)
- ENGL 200 World Literature I
- ENGL 201 World Literature II
- ENGL 220 American Literature I
- ENGL 225 American Literature II
- ENGL 230 British Literature I
- ENGL 235 British Literature II
- ENGL 260 Introduction to Film Studies
Choose three more (9 credit hours)
- ENGL 250 Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENGL 305 Advocacy and Grant Writing
- ENGL 310 Movements in Film
- ENGL 326 Advanced Argument
- ENGL 327 Technical and Professional Writing
- ENGL 375 Movements in British Literature
- ENGL 377 Movements in American Literature
- ENGL 378 Studies in World Literature
- ENGL 380 Multi-Ethnic American Literature
- ENGL 400 Advanced Creative Writing
- ENGL 431 Major Authors
Talk with the Dean
Have questions about the courses or how the English minor fits with your major? Reach out. We’re happy to talk through your goals.
English Minor
