Department of English
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts

The minor in English is the study of the arts of literature. Although the emphasis is on critical analysis of great works, students will also gain an understanding of the historical development of literature written in English.  Every semester, you have the freedom to choose the courses that interest you most, with no required sequences of classes! Students who minor in English at Washington College:

• Indulge their passion for reading and writing
• Benefit from small class sizes and lively discussions
• Become part of a vibrant community of scholars and writers
• Complete flexible course requirements that prepare them for a wide-variety of career options, including writing, editing, teaching, law, and advertising, just to name a few possibilities

English Minor Requirements

Total required courses: six courses (24 credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Gateway 2 courses required 1		8
ENG 101	Literature and Composition
or ENG 103	Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 200- Level
ENG Upper-Level Courses 2
300, 400 Level		4
300, 400 Level		4
300, 400 Level		4
300, 400 Level		4
Total Credits		24

¹

All ENG 200- courses count as lower-level courses for the minor.

²

May use 4 Internship credits from ENG 190 English Internship, ENG 290 English Internship, ENG 390 English Internship, ENG 490 English Internship. May also use 1 Creative Writing Workshop 300- or 400- level.

Students may complete ENG 400 Junior Seminar in Fall Junior Year, but it is not required. 

Students may count up to two courses (8 credits) toward multiple programs in the English department: English major, Creative Writing minor, Journalism, Editing & Publishing minor.