2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

English Minor


Banner Code: ENGL

Web: english.gmu.edu

A minor in English provides students with a strong background in writing and critical thinking, as well as introducing them to significant literary and cultural documents. Prerequisite for the minor in English is the 3-credit university-wide general education requirement in literature.

The minor must be approved by the English Department undergraduate advisor before graduation. 

This program of study is offered by the Department of English .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work


Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits above ENGL 302 with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

One required course (6 credits)


Three courses (9 credits) in English


Students choose three courses in a single concentration listed under the English major in the English Department  section of this chapter or three courses that satisfy the core requirements for the English major. 

One elective course (3 credits)


Students choose an elective from 300 and 400 level English courses.  Students choose an elective from 300 and 400 level English courses. (ENGL 302 cannot be applied to the minor.)

Total: 18 credits