The English Minor in Literature and Writing gives students the tools for textual and cultural study and advanced writing. The English minor helps students improve the skills that employers in almost every field – business, science and technology, non-profit sector, etc. – are looking for: critical thinking, effective communication both in writing and speech, cultural awareness, and creative problem solving.
To satisfy the minor, all students must complete 18 credits of required coursework. Bachelor degree students can seek to fulfill the coursework for the minor. A minimum grade of C or better is required of the coursework in the minor to be awarded the minor.
A maximum of 9 credits may be shared between major field requirements and a minor. Additional remaining credits may be met with courses selected from the following: General Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences options, and elective credit requirements.
For further policy information regarding Minors, please see Academic Policies 3.21 Minor Courses.
Prerequisites may include: ENGL 101