English Minor

The minor in English offers a concentrated study of literary texts and requires the completion of five English courses (minimum of 15 semester hours): a core course in Reading and Writing for English Studies and four literature courses selected from a list of Literature in English. Maximum of one independent or one honors independent study can count toward the minor. Each course for the minor must be taken for 3-4 semester hours. At least three of the five courses must be completed at Salem. No more than three courses can be counted toward both a student’s minor and major.