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2021-2022 Governors State University Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Governors State University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English Minor


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An undergraduate minor in English is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences  to students who wish to supplement their preparation in a major discipline with a substantial amount of course work in English. A minor in English will generally enhance the prospects of students for employment and for admission to graduate or professional study.

Requirement for the Minor


Students must meet all university requirements for a minor.

In addition, students must:

  1. complete at least four courses at the upper-division level;
  2. contact the advisor regarding the requirements listed below; and
  3. submit transfer courses to the advisor for approval of the minor by the first week of the term of intended graduation.

Required Courses (9 Hours)


Students must select one from A and one from B:

The following courses may be taken at the lower- or upper-division level:


The following courses must be taken at the upper-division level. Select one of the following based on the specialization:


Literature Specialization:

Writing Specialization:

Selectives (9 Hours)


Total - 18 Hours


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