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, you gain the knowledge and skills to improve your writing and to enhance your ability to read and think analytically and become a critical consumer of media.
This program is delivered entirely online and serves as a complement to your chosen major as you pursue your ASU bachelor's degree online.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online
This video provides an overview of the English degree program at ASU.
2026-2027 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. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements. |
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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 |
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200-Level
ENG Elective
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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 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.
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
Program term definitions
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