Dec 10, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

English Minor


Minor code OR5231

College of Arts and Sciences  
English Department  
Ellis 201
Athens, OH 45701
Fax: 740.593.2832
english.department@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/cas/english/ 

Dr. Carey Snyder, contact person
snyderc3@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The English minor offers students an overview of the history, conventions, and practices of literature and rhetoric in English, while allowing them to experience a diversity of texts through electives of their choice. The emphasis on critical thinking and analytical writing makes the English minor valuable for students who are pursuing majors in a variety of disciplines, including the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students in the English minor program also have the opportunity to develop their skills as writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction prose.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Enrollment in the English minor entails no requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

For students currently enrolled at Ohio University, adding the English minor requires a 2.0 GPA. Students choosing to add this program should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the English Department for assistance.

External Transfer Admission

For students currently enrolled at institutions other than Ohio University, transferring into the English minor entails no requirements beyond University admission requirements. Students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the English Department for assistance.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Completion of the English minor will enable students to pursue career opportunities in which critical analysis of information and highly-developed writing skills are required.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement


The English minor requires a minimum of 18 hours.

Introductory Course Requirement


Complete one of the following courses:

Early Survey Requirement


Complete one of the following courses:

Late Survey Requirement


Complete one of the following courses:

Elective Courses


Complete 9 hours of English (ENG) courses, at least two of which must be at or above the 3000-level. ENG 1510, ENG 1610, ENG 2800, ENG 3***J, ENG 4510, ENG 4520, ENG 4911, and ENG 4912 cannot be used to meet the elective requirement.