English Minor
Minor
Introduction
Words matter, no matter where you work.
A STEM major looking to boost storytelling skills. A pre-law student interested in crafting compelling narratives. An aspiring social entrepreneur wanting to use their words to make a difference.
Clear and effective communication is vital, whether you’re building a business plan, compiling an annual report, or simply drafting emails and DMs to colleagues. And reading is more than a fantastic pastime—it’s also an effective way to learn more about the world around us. For these reasons and more, an English minor adds value to nearly any area of study at 麻豆社.
This versatile major also gives you access to real-world learning opportunities and the chance to study alongside brilliant faculty members who are actively publishing their own creative and scholarly work.
Campus Media & Publications
Help tell the JCU story as a writer or editor for the campus paper, The Carroll News, or get involved with the student-run literary journal, The Carroll Review.
Immersive Internships & Experiences
Gain professional writing experience with a local company or nonprofit. Boost your editing and analytical skills as a writing center consultant on campus.
Visiting Writer Series
Hear acclaimed authors and poets read from their works and learn about their publishing journeys. JCU has welcomed wordsmiths like Roxane Gay, Billy Collins, and Rita Dove.
Academics
Program Overview & Outcomes
Whatever you’re studying at JCU, adding a minor in English can enhance your educational experience and give you an edge after graduation. You’ll further hone your skills and gain specialized expertise by choosing one of three concentrations:Literature
Read and analyze creative works across genres, regions, and time periods—and discover why so many of them are still influential today. Our broad range of literature courses cover topics like Chaucer, Shakespeare, American Nobel laureates, African American literature, and feminist literary criticism.
Professional Writing
Learn the fundamentals of business communication. You will also gain specialized writing skills and knowledge in areas such as grants, new media, and the health sciences. This minor also requires a professional writing internship.
Creative Writing
Explore forms and techniques, workshop drafts with peers, and gain valuable insight from expert faculty members and visiting writers. You’ll participate in intensive, small-group workshops and grow as a writer in your genres of interest, such as poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.
Related Programs
An English minor complements nearly all areas of study at John Carroll. Here are just a few examples:
Next Steps
Interested in boosting your writing and analytical skills?
Get more info. Request information about JCU’s versatile English minor.
