English Minor
The English Minor is designed for students who wish to develop superior communication and analytical skills; broaden their knowledge of literature, writing, or editing as a complement to their major; or explore the discipline for personal fulfillment. The minor provides the student the opportunity to design courses of study that will match their needs and interests.
Required: Select one of the following three options:
| Literature and Theory Option | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Eng 202 | English Literature I | 3 credits |
| Eng 203 | English Literature II | 3 credits |
| Eng 250 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 credits |
| Eng 251 | American Literature 1865-Present | 3 credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Eng 336 | Playwriting | 3 credits |
| Eng 348 | Fiction Writing I | 3 credits |
| Eng 350 | Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
| Eng 364 | Poetry Writing I | 3 credits |
| Eng 365 | Science and Nature Writing I | 3 credits |
| Eng 366 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I | 3 credits |
| Eng 380 | Business and Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Eng 255 | World Literature I | 3 credits |
| Eng 256 | World Literature II | 3 credits |
| Eng 347 | Contemporary Literary Theory | 3 credits |
| Eng 477 | Shakespeare’s Drama | 3 credits |
| Upper Level English Electives | 9 credits | |
| Total | 18 Credits | |
| Creative Writing Option | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Eng 345 | Creative Writing: Form and Theory | 3 credits |
| Eng 364 | Poetry Writing I | 3 credits |
| Eng 479 | Poetry Writing II | 3 credits |
| Eng 348 | Fiction Writing I | 3 credits |
| Eng 478 | Fiction Writing II | 3 credits |
| Eng 366 | Creative Non-fiction I | 3 credits |
| Eng 481 | Creative Non-fiction II | 3 credits |
| Total | 18 Credits | |
| Mythological Studies | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select 6 courses from the following | ||
| Eng 368 | Comparative Mythology | 3 credits |
| Eng 331 | Wisdom Literature | 3 credits |
| Eng 343 | Jung & Fairy Tales | 3 credits |
| Eng 367 | World Epics | 3 credits |
| Eng 370 | Classical Mythology | 3 credits |
| Eng 421 | Arthurian Literature | 3 credits |
| Eng 428 | Hero's Journey | 3 credits |
| Eng 429 | Heroine's Journey | 3 credits |
| Eng 483 | Mythmaking: Autobiography & Memoir | 3 credits |
| Total | 18 Credits | |
Disclaimer: The requirements listed above provide an example of what may be required for new students. Actual program requirements will vary depending on the academic year in which the student enrolled in the program. Please consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements.