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:
(1)Literature and Theory
(2) Creative Writing
(3) Mythological Studies

Literature and Theory
CRN Course Name Credits
Select one of the following courses: 3 credits
Eng 202 English Literature I or  
Eng 203 English Literature II  
Eng 250 American Literature to 1865 or  
Eng 251 American Literature 1865-Present  
Select one of the following courses: 3 credits
Eng 336 Playwriting  
Eng 348 Fiction Writing I  
Eng 350 Advanced Composition  
Eng 364 Poetry Writing I  
Eng 365 Science and Nature Writing I  
Eng 366 Creative Nonfiction Writing I  
Eng 380 Business and Technical Writing  
Select one of the following courses: 3 credits
Eng 255 World Literature I or  
Eng 256 World Literature II  
Eng 346 Survey of Critical Theory  
Eng 347 Contemporary Literary Theory  
Eng 477 Shakespeare’s Drama  
  Upper Level English Electives 9 credits
Total   18 credits

 

Creative Writing
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