English Minors

For students that want to take coursework in English but perhaps aren't able to fit a full degree into their plans, we offer two different minors that require 18 and 15 hours of coursework respectively: a minor in English and a minor in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. There is currently no minor offer in Creative Writing. 

Minors in English or Rhetoric and Writing Studies can be an excellent tool to supplement your existing degree or improve your employment profile. 

The Minor in English (18hrs)

18 hours of English (not counting ENGL 00001, ENGL 10103, ENGL 10203, and ENGL 20003) to include any nine hours of transatlantic literature survey courses¹ (chosen from ENGL 20503, ENGL 20603, ENGL 20703, and ENGL 20803) and nine additional hours chosen from English (ENGL) courses and/or World Literature (WLIT) courses numbered 3000-level or higher.

¹The Transatlantic courses are being phased out. For the canonical replacements, please see the FAQ on the Revised English Major.

The Minor in Rhetoric and Writing Studies (15hrs)

Students must complete 15 hours from among the following courses:		15
ENGL 20003	Advanced Composition
ENGL 20133	Essay Writing
ENGL 21703	Literacy in America
ENGL 30503	Technical and Professional Writing (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 2023)
ENGL 36003	Topics in Rhetoric and Composition
ENGL 40003	Style and Grammar for Professional Writers
ENGL 49003	Studies in Rhetoric and Composition
Total Hours		15