English, Minor


Enhance your critical thinking and communication skills, and develop your creativity through your choice of courses in literature, writing and linguistics.

Program Description

In the minor program in English, you gain the knowledge and skills to improve your writing and to enhance your ability to read and think analytically and become a critical consumer of media.

This program is delivered entirely online and serves as a complement to your chosen major as you pursue your ASU bachelor's degree online.




At a Glance: program details

Minor Map

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  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No

Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA in English

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.


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Career Outlook

Graduates with a minor in English have the strong analytical and communications skills required by many professions. They often seek employment in publishing, journalism, public relations, nonprofit organizations, professional and technical writing, education, business, banking, grassroots activism, law and medicine.

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Writers and Authors


  • Growth: 3.6%
  • Median Salary*: 76910

Editors


  • Growth: 0.6%
  • Median Salary*: 77920

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education


  • Growth: -2%
  • Median Salary*: 63970
  Bright Outlook

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 0%
  • Median Salary*: 78760

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers


  • Growth: 3.6%
  • Median Salary*: 76910

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education


  • Growth: -1.6%
  • Median Salary*: 72040

News Analysts, Reporters and Journalists


  • Growth: -3.9%
  • Median Salary*: 62200

Public Relations Specialists


  • Growth: 4.8%
  • Median Salary*: 74750
  Bright Outlook

Technical Writers


  • Growth: 0.9%
  • Median Salary*: 90390

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information.

Program Contact Information

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