Think critically, analyze challenging texts, and express new ideas persuasively and creatively
Interested in majoring in English? We offer two career-driven programs designed to prepare you with the critical thinking and communication skills that today's employers look for.
What is an English minor?
The English minor will introduce you to the history and literature of the English language while you also learn critical thinking skills and how to write clearly and persuasively. You’ll learn the art and science of words, allowing you to expand your imaginative potential and solve real-world problems. Combine a minor in English with any other major to improve your critical thinking, communication, writing and research skills.
Why study English at UNH Manchester?
A minor in English complements any major, as even subjects that seem far apart have an uncanny way of intersecting. In our literature courses, you might read and research a play about thermodynamics, even as our writing classes give you an opportunity to study the many genres of creative and occupational writing. English study expands your portfolio of transferable skills while keeping your imaginative faculties in high gear. Employers from across the professional spectrum are looking for employees that think critically, parse challenging texts and express new ideas persuasively and creatively—skills that you will develop through a minor in English.
Potential career areas
- Business
- Communications
- Government consulting
- Law
- Publishing
- Research
- Teaching
- Writing
Curriculum & Requirements
With a minor in English, you can complement your major with five classes from our areas of study. We think you'll find that even subjects that seem far apart have an uncanny way of intersecting.
In our literature courses, you might read and research a novel about bioengineering, even as our writing classes give you an opportunity to study the many genres of creative and occupational writing. English study expands your portfolio of transferable skills while keeping your imaginative faculties in high gear.
Employers from across the professional spectrum are looking for employees with skill sets that include those of an English minor—for instance, the ability to think critically, parse challenging texts, and express new ideas persuasively and creatively. You'll be amazed at what an English minor can do for you both personally and professionally.
For more information, contact Susanne Paterson, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, and minor supervisor.
To minor in English at UNH Manchester, students must complete five courses (20 credits).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGL 419 | How to Read Anything | 4 |
| Electives 1 | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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ENGL 401 First-Year Writing and ENGL 415s, "Literature and..." courses and ENGL 444s cannot be applied toward the English minor. No more than two transfer courses may be applied toward the English minor. The minimum acceptable grade for each course is C-.
