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Minor in English
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Why Choose English?
An undergraduate minor in English can boost your employability by complementing your professional training with excellent writing, reasoning, and speaking skills and giving you the cultural capital to engage with people from all walks of life. Humanities study will enrich your personal life as well. If you enjoy reading and writing or encountering other cultures, speak to your advisor or contact the Department of English Language and Literatures to learn about our minor and certificate programs.
Careers
View the English program profile for sample occupations, average salary, and employment projections.
Real-World Experience
Some recent real-world projects for English students include:
- A grant-funded pilot episode of a children’s television show to air on PBS ThinkTV.
- A series of videos focused on veteran experiences.
- Writing internship opportunities exist with local organizations. Past organizations have included The Antioch Review, Heavy Feather Review, Antioch Writers’ Workshop, The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, Dayton Visual Arts Center, and elsewhere.
- The Vibrant Visiting Writers’ Series open to the public. Past writers have included Xhenet Aliu, Philip Metres, Kaveh Akbar, Paige Lewis, Amina Gautier, and others.
Academics and Curriculum
View the Minor in English program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
