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English Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in English by meeting these requirements.

Required: 21 hours (the credits earned from English 110 and English 130 do not count toward the English Minor), including:

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENGL 271Reading and Writing about Texts3
ENGL 272Introduction to Literary Criticism3
English electives, nine credits of which must be numbered 300 or above15
Total Credits21

Students seeking secondary certification in another discipline who wish to achieve a minor in English should take the following courses as part of the minor:

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENGL 309Modern Grammar3
ENGL 359Young Adult Literature3
ENGL 308Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Writing3
or ENGL 408 Advanced Public and Professional Writing
Total Credits9

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

  • Pursue another discipline
  • Add training that supports your major
  • Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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