Undergraduate Information
The English Minor
Although minor programs are not required for graduation, students are encouraged to pursue them. Minors are especially useful to pre-professional students to indicate a breadth of interest that goes beyond narrow specialization. Students who take a number of courses in a specific area might want to consider completing a minor program.
The minor in English consists of 25 hours at the 200-level or above, which must include the following:
- One of the following upper-division writing courses: English 304, 398, 405, or 467. Since English 398 is required of all English majors, English minors who wish to enroll in 398 must seek permission of the instructor or the Director or Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, who will sign the student into the course as space allows.
- At least one literature course.
- At least 15 hours of coursework at the 300-level or above.
Up to 20 hours (four courses) in the minor can count as GECs.
- Second writing GEC: students may choose any version of English 367.
- Literature GEC in Arts and Humanities: students may choose one course among the following, which will also satisfy the literature requirement in the minor: English 201, 202, 220, 260, 261, 262, 275, 280, 281, 290, or 291.
- Visual/Performing Arts GEC: students may choose English 263, 269, or 378.
- Issues of Contemporary World GEC: students may choose English 597.
Additional Guidelines: English 110 cannot be counted towards the minor. No more than 10 hours of transfer credit may be applied to the minor. Although a grade of C- will be permitted in courses comprising the minor, the minimum overall grade point average of the minor is 2.0. Courses taken on a Pass/Non-Pass basis may not be applied to the minor.
The Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies will approve and sign the minor program form before the student submits it to his or her College Office before graduation.
English Related Minors
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Arts & Sciences Disability Studies Minor
A minor and also a Graduate Interdisciplinary study program offered by the Colleges of Arts & Sciences. -
Professional Writing Minor
Program for students interested in an intense writing program, offered by the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing. -
Film Minor
Once a minor, now has a major option. Visit the new film-studies Web site for more information.
