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Undergraduate Minors

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Let your writing skills enhance your career options! Minors in English offer South students sustained experience in reading, writing, and communication skills that build your portfolio and opportunities moving forward. Choose from minors in English, Creative Writing, and Professional Writing.


The English Minor

What comes after college?  Employers and graduate schools love applicants who minor in English, because they know such students write well and think critically.  The flexible English minor is a great way to feed your love for literature and help you find your future career.  It doesn't matter if you're heading to grad school or the business world, this minor will give you a leg up on the competition.


Creative Writing Minor

Do you write stories or poems? Do you have ambitions to write a screenplay or a memoir one day? For those who want a more sustained pursuit of craft, substantial feedback, and a community of support, the creative writing minor is for you. Learn from faculty who are actively publishing and dedicated to providing a space for creative expression. A creative writing minor also signals to potential employers that you possess a unique skill set including the ability to creatively communicate ideas.


Professional Writing Minor

Science major? Business student? Planning to go into any career in which writing effectively is part of the job? The professional writing minor provides the written communication skills you need. Employers want new industry experts with professional writing and editing experience. If writing effectively is key to your career path, the professional writing minor has your back! 


 
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