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English Minor Requirements

25 Hours (5 classes) at the 200-level or Above

  • One of the 5 classes must include one of the following upper-division writing courses: English 304, 398, 405, or 467.
  • At least one of the 5 courses must be a literature course.
  • At least 3 of the 5 classes must be at the 300-level or above.

Minor Courses That Are Also GECs

  • Up to 20 hours (four courses) in the minor can count as GECs.
  • Second writing GEC: students may choose any version of English 367.
  • Literature GEC in Arts and Humanities: students may choose one course among the following, which will also satisfy the literature requirement in the minor: English 201, 202, 220, 260, 261, 262, 275, 280, 281, 290, or 291.
  • Visual/Performing Arts GEC: students may choose English 263.
  • Cultures and Ideas GEC: students may choose English 270, 271, 276, or 277.
  • Issues of Contemporary World GEC: students may choose English 597.

Additional Guidelines

  • English 110 cannot be counted towards the minor.
  • Any use of English 693 will be in addition to the required 25 hours.
  • No more than 10 hours of transfer credit may be applied to the minor.
  • Although a grade of C- will be permitted in courses comprising the minor, the minimum overall grade point average of the minor is 2.0.
  • Courses taken on a Pass/Non-Pass basis may not be applied to the minor.

Professional Writing Minor

Ohio State Marion will be offering the Professional Writing Minor on a trial basis. Learn more.