University of La Verne

What you'll study

Students take a sequence of lower‑ and upper‑division courses that typically cover literary genres and periods, creative and professional writing, and courses in rhetoric and critical theory. Seminar classes develop research skills and encourage independent projects; elective options allow students to explore areas such as poetry, drama, contemporary literature, or multicultural literatures.

Entry requirements

The minor is open to enrolled undergraduate students at the university; students usually declare the minor through the English department or academic advising office. Requirements typically include completion of prerequisite composition courses and departmental approval for the minor plan. Transfer students must consult the department about how previously earned credits apply.

Career prospects

An English Minor strengthens verbal, analytical, and research abilities valuable in education, publishing, communications, public relations, law, business, and nonprofit work. It pairs well with majors in social sciences, education, business, or media, and can improve competitiveness for graduate or professional programs where written expression is important.

Scholarships & funding angle

Financial support for students pursuing an English Minor commonly comes from general undergraduate scholarships, departmental awards, writing prizes, and campus fellowships rather than programme‑specific funding. Students should consult the university's scholarship office and the English department for opportunities tied to writing, research, or academic achievement.