The programs offered by the Department of English prepare students to succeed in an increasingly diverse world by encouraging lifelong learning, critical thinking, and effective writing. The curriculum includes courses from across the fields of English studies: rhetoric, writing, linguistics, and literature.
Students who wish to minor in creative writing must complete the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL A121 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL A200 | Global Literature and Culture | |
| ENGL A260 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL A385 | Creative Writing Workshop | 3 |
| Repeat ENGL A260 or ENGL A385 for three (3) additional credits. | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following courses in literature: | 3 | |
| Literature by Genre | ||
| Major Authors | ||
| Select one of the following courses in rhetoric and linguistics: | 3 | |
| Literacy, Rhetoric and Social Practice | ||
| Internship in Professional Writing | ||
| Students may apply ENGL A490 Topics in English Studies to the appropriate list above, depending on subject coverage with advisor approval. | ||
| Students may replace 3 credits of the minor with ENGL A498 Individual Research or ENGL A499 English Honors Thesis if the project is a creative work. | ||
| Total | 18 | |
A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor.