English Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in English by meeting these requirements.

Minor in English

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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENGL 271	Reading and Writing about Texts	3
ENGL 272	Introduction to Literary Criticism	3
English electives, nine credits of which must be numbered 300 or above		15
Total Credits		21

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
Code	Title	Credits
ENGL 309	Modern Grammar	3
ENGL 359	Young Adult Literature	3
ENGL 308	The Art of Writing Nonfiction	3
or ENGL 408	Advanced Public and Professional Writing
Total Credits		9

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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