Why Earn Your English Minor at Saint Leo University?
An English minor provides students with valuable communication, writing, and critical thinking skills that enhance any major or career path. Whether pursuing careers in law, business, public relations, marketing, education, or media, students gain the ability to write clearly, think analytically, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. The minor also prepares students for emerging fields shaped by artificial intelligence and digital communication, where skills in language, ethics, empathy, and storytelling are increasingly important. Through the study of literature, writing, and rhetoric, students develop adaptable professional skills that employers consistently value across industries.
This program is offered:
Campus
The English minor is designed to provide students with a diverse approach to the study of literature.
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
21 hours
Undergraduate English Program Details
Required Courses
- ENG 220 - Introduction to Literary Study and Research 3 credits
- ENG 312 - Foundations of British Literature I 3 credits
- ENG 313 - Foundations of British Literature II 3 credits
- ENG 320 - Foundations of American Literature 3 credits
Plus three upper-level English courses 9 credits
Total Credits: 21
Learn Your Way:
On Campus
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
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How will you gain real experience?
Guest lecturers
Meet luminaries such as U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine, poet and fiction-writer Valada Flewellyn, ESPN writer Pat Yasinskas and filmmaker Ralph Clemente.
Co-curricular activities
Become an active member of the Alpha Alpha Alpha chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. Contribute to Sandhill Review literary magazine and The Lions' Pride student newspaper.
Internships
Interact with local and national media through Saint Leo’s University Communications and Athletic Communications offices. Spread your wings off-campus at the Associated Press and Tampa Bay Times.
Conferences
Attend writing and English Honor Society conferences.
College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services
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The College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services at Saint Leo University offers students a broad education that lays a durable foundation for critical and independent thinking. The essential spirit of the liberal arts is a cornerstone of the varied degree programs. From biology to English to sociology, students enjoy a nice selection of in-demand degree programs for all interests.
Learning takes place both in and out of the classroom. Students travel to Europe through our cultural immersion courses, research unique plant species while trekking through the Peruvian Amazon, and attend film screenings and poetry readings. With highly experienced professors who bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the classroom, students are prepared to work in a variety of rewarding fields. The College supports more than 30 degree programs across University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.
Testimonials
The English minor strengthened my writing acumen while also supporting my Theatre major. In my senior year at Saint Leo, I wrote and directed an original play for my senior project, an experience directly shaped by my course work in the minor: Introduction to Dramatic Writing, Graphic Novels to Film, and Shakespeare. These courses strengthened my ability to read closely, write analytically, and develop character-driven interpretation and analysis, while also preparing me for graduate study abroad by building independence and discipline in my academic work.
My English minor played an important role in my acceptance to Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi), the #1 university in Italy, and my admission to Accademia Teatro alla Scala. The writing I completed for my minor prepared me very well for both application processes and scholarship materials.
Paul Vitaliti, Class of 2025, English Minor, Theatre Major.
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Accreditation
Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.