English Programs

The Creative Writing minor provides students with a program in which they can focus on creative writing generally or hone their skills in a particular genre, all while also gaining broad experience in the critical reading, writing, and thinking skills that are an integral part of the discipline of English.

The Creative Writing minor requires a total of 18 credits as follows:

• 3 credits from ENG102Z
• 3 credits from ENG302W or ENG302Z
• 3 credits from any ENG200-level course
• 3 credits from ENG306 or ENG350 or ENG402Z or ENG450
• 6 credits from ENG300-level courses (excluding ENG390)

Students may major in English and minor in Creative Writing, but courses may not double-count between the two, even if Creative Writing is declared as a second minor.

To learn more about the Creative Writing minor contact:
The English Department Advising office (HU 381)
518-442-4095
[email protected]

The English minor pairs well with any number of disciplines, from Anthropology and Business to Social Welfare and Theatre. The emphasis on writing, critical thinking and reading, and organizing and presenting information in the discipline of English augments any program of study or career pursuit.

The English minor requires a total of 18 credits as follows:

• AENG205Z
• Up to 6 credits of AENG 100 or 200-level courses
• At least 9 credits of AENG 300-level or above courses

Students entering the University before Fall 2015

• Up to 9 credits of AENG 100 or 200-level courses
• At least 9 credits of AENG 300-level or above courses

Minors generally complete their upper-level requirements with 300-level courses. While 400-level courses are not restricted to majors, they do have the prerequisites of AENG210 and AENG305V. The exception is AENG402Z - Advanced Writing Workshop, in which enrollment is via writing submission.

To learn more about the English minor contact:
The English Department Advising office (HU 381)
518-442-4095
[email protected]