English, Minor
Program Description
The minor program in English provides students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to improve their writing and that enhance their ability to read and think analytically and become critical consumers of media.
This program is delivered entirely online and serves as a complement to the chosen major of undergraduate students who are pursuing an ASU major online.
Program Requirements
Enrollment Requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in English
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Program Requirements
The online minor in English consists of 18 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper division. The remaining six credit hours may be completed with ENG 200-499 courses. At least six of the upper-division credit hours must be earned from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher is required in all courses taken for the minor.
Core Courses (choose three) -- 9 credit hours
- ENG 211: Introduction to English Studies (HU) (3)
- ENG 305: Interpretive Theory (HU) (3)
- ENG 308: Form and History/Culture (HU) (3)
- ENG 309: Rhetoric for Writers (L) (3)
- ENG 327: English Studies Research (3)
- ENG 489: Scholarly Products (3)
English Electives -- 9 credit hours
- ENG 2** Elective or ENG 3** Elective or ENG 4** Elective (3)
- ENG Upper Division Elective (6)
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
Enrollment Requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in English
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Career Outlook
A minor in English provides students with the strong analytical and communications skills required by many professions, such as those in publishing, journalism, public relations, nonprofit organizations, professional and technical writing, education, business, banking, grassroots activism, law and medicine.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Writers and Authors
- Growth: 3.7%
- Median Salary*: 73150
Editors
- Growth: -4%
- Median Salary*: 73080
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Growth: 0.7%
- Median Salary*: 61690
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Growth: 1.2%
- Median Salary*: 74280
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Growth: 3.7%
- Median Salary*: 73150
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Growth: 1%
- Median Salary*: 62360
News Analysts, Reporters and Journalists
- Growth: -3.3%
- Median Salary*: 55960
Public Relations Specialists
- Growth: 6.1%
- Median Salary*: 67440
Technical Writers
- Growth: 6.9%
- Median Salary*: 79960
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.
- englishadvising@asu.edu
- 480/965-3168