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.