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Minor in English  and Minor in  Creative Writing 

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A Minor in English provides students with a firm foundation in analytical and critical thinking, reading and researching as well as in argumentative, applied and creative writing. It is a nice complement to several major degrees, including business degrees, history, political science, world languages, art history and others.

Requirements for the Minor in English

A Minor in Creative Writing offers students an opportunity to explore the artistic side of English studies. Creative writing courses foster students' abilities as writers in a variety of genres including creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, as well as special topics in particular genres like gothic, science fiction/fantasy or screenwriting.

Requirements for the Minor in Creative Writing

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