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.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor with the exception of the following Major(s): English.