English ,Minor
Creative Writing, literature, online, teaching, writing
Enhance your critical thinking and communication skills, and develop your creativity through your choice of courses in literature, writing and linguistics.
In the minor program in English, students gain 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.
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The online minor in English consists of 18 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper division. 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.
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3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
| English Electives | ||
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200-Level
ENG Elective
or
300-Level
ENG Elective
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400-Level
ENG Elective
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
ENG Elective
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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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 after 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 the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates with a minor in English have the strong analytical and communications skills required by many professions. They often seek employment in publishing, journalism, public relations, nonprofit organizations, professional and technical writing, education, business, banking, grassroots activism, law and medicine.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Department of English
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RBHL 170
englishadvising@asu.edu
480-965-3168
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