Apr 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

English Minor


Admission Criteria


Current UB students seeking admission to the English minor should complete the Undergraduate Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements


Two ENG 200-level courses (6 credits)


Two ENG 300/400 level Electives (6 credits)


Disrtibuted as follows:

Two ENG/COL 300- or 400-level elective courses, excluding ENG Communication Literacy 2 courses (ENG 350  through ENG 363); neither an internship (ENG 496 ) nor an independent study (ENG 499 ) can fulfill this requirement.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18


Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements


  • Minimum GPA of 2.000

Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

  • Think, read, speak and above all write critically and creatively
  • Be able to read in detail and in cultural context
  • Understand critical methods and theoretical concepts
  • Gain an understanding of periods and genres
  • Develop ability to articulate an idea lucidly and persuasively in writing
  • Develop skills for doing research and deploying evidence appropriately
  • Appreciate aesthetic experience