Cultivate expertise in different literary forms, traditions and approaches. Through an English minor, you'll learn how to:
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Critically read and examine complex texts
- Build effective arguments
- Recognize other points of view
These broadly applicable skills support and enhance the academic development of students who want to:
- Attend law or medical school
- Work in marketing or advertising
- Teach at a variety of levels
- Work in STEM fields
Whatever your post-graduation plans, the written communication and analytical skills of English minors are essential for thriving in all endeavors.
You will have the opportunity to take courses in:
- Creative writing
- Rhetoric
- Science fiction and fantasy
- African-American and Latinx literature
- Gender and sexuality studies
- Digital humanities
The minor in English is open to all students.
To declare the English minor, email your major advisor with your request. No approval from the English Department is required, and your advisor can add it directly to your student record. For questions about courses or minor requirements, contact the English Academic Advisors.