Minor Requirements
Minor in english (18 semester hours in english)
Avila University offers a flexible English minor that allows students in fields other than English to pursue their interest in writing, critical thinking, and analysis. Students who take the minor will develop skills that will enhance and broaden their career possibilities. By providing coursework in composition, creative writing, literary analysis, and rhetoric, the minor encourages students to shape a curriculum that develops their talents and helps them achieve their career goals.
English Minors must complete a total of 18 credit hours in the minor area to include:
- Nine credit hours 200 level or above
- Nine credit hours 300 level or above
Notes
At least 18 semester hours in a subject area are required for a minor.
A minimum of 9 hours in the minor must be earned at Avila University.
At least six of these hours must be numbered 300 or above. (Note: If the minor is in Biology or Chemistry, only four (4) of the 9 semester hours in the minor at Avila must be in courses numbered 300 or above.)
A minimum of 9 hours must be unique between a major and a minor.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned for all graded courses required for the minor.
Certificate in Writing and Rhetoric
A certificate in Writing and Rhetoric helps prepare students for careers in any field requiring advanced written or visual rhetoric skills. Students who earn the certificate will sharpen their professional writing skills and strengthen their ability to communicate clearly and effectively through various media. The certificate requires 12 credit hours. Transfer credit is not allowed for courses that count toward the certificate. To earn the certificate you’ll take:
- EN 112: Rhetorical Argument
- At least one of these: EN 350 Rhetorical Theory or EN 466 Power and Persuasion
- Take these until you have twelve hours: EN 210: Composing for the 21st Century, EN 213: Writing with Style, and Creative Writing Course (EN 231: Poetry Writing, EN 233: Fiction Writing, EN 235: Playwriting)
The English concentration of the Liberal Arts Studies Major immerses students in the study of literature, language, and writing, developing skills in textual analysis, written communication, and creative expression. With a strong foundation in diverse literary traditions, rhetoric, and research, graduates are prepared for a range of careers, including in education, publishing, law, or public service.