College of Arts and Sciences
Department of English
www.kent.edu/english

About This Program

The English minor offers students the opportunity to gain expertise in the study of historical literature, literary movement, major authors, genre studies and literary theory. The minor is an especially attractive complement to degrees in fine arts, foreign languages, history, sociology, psychology, business and journalism.

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Ryan Hediger, Ph.D. | rhediger@kent.edu | 330-672-1741
  Sheri McMahon | smcmaho7@kent.edu | 330-672-2676
• Speak with an Advisor
  • Ashtabula Campus
  • East Liverpool Campus
  • Geauga Campus
  • Kent Campus
  • Salem Campus
  • Stark Campus
  • Trumbull Campus
  • Tuscarawas Campus

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus
  • East Liverpool Campus
  • Geauga Campus
  • Kent Campus
  • Salem Campus
  • Stark Campus
  • Trumbull Campus
  • Tuscarawas Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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Students may not use any of the following to fulfill the English Electives: any 10000-level ENG courses, ENG 21011, ENG 41092, ENG 41192, ENG 41292 and ENG 41392.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 9 of the 21 total credit hours must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in literary studies.
2. Employ research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of literature.
3. Produce academic writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.