English Minor

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in English

A minimum of 20 credits in English courses is required (exclusive of composition courses used to satisfy the writing proficiency requirement), with the following stipulations:

• A maximum of 4 credits of creative writing (CW) courses will be accepted for credit toward the minor.
• Only one 1000-level course will be accepted as part of the minor.
• At least two courses must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.
• Only four credits of ENG 4996  may apply toward the minor.
• English minors are encouraged to take advantage of study-abroad and study-away programs offered through Oakland University. The department advisers will work with students whenever possible to identify equivalent courses in study-abroad and study-away programs that will fulfill requirements for the minor.
• At least 12 credits from offerings in English must be taken at Oakland.
• Only courses in which a student has earned a C may be counted toward the English minor.
• ENG 2100  is a prerequisite for literary history courses, courses in critical and cultural approaches to literature, and the capstone seminar.