English Minor
Explore the power of words and stories through an English minor.
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Strengthen Your Relationship With Words
Literature has the power to illuminate truth, inspire empathy, and connect cultures. Through the English Minor at Concordia University Irvine, you’ll explore how language shapes human experience while honing the skills to read, write, and think with clarity and depth.
This 18-unit program allows you to journey through American and British literature, linguistics, history, and even children’s media. Designed for flexibility, the minor complements nearly any major, equipping you with the analytical and communication skills that are highly valued across professions.
An English minor also helps prepare you for diverse career paths as strong writing, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving are skills that serve you in every vocation.
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Can English be a minor in college?
Yes. Many universities that offer an English major also offer it as a minor, and Concordia University Irvine is no exception. You can choose to make English your primary area of study or pair it with another discipline to broaden your perspective and skill set.
How useful is an English minor?
A minor in English goes well with almost any degree, because it builds timeless, transferable skills that employers value, such as:
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Clear, persuasive writing
- Creative and strategic problem-solving
- Strong communication and interpersonal understanding
These abilities make English graduates adaptable across industries, from business and law to nonprofit work and education.
What are the requirements of an English minor?
At Concordia, the minor in English is six classes that primarily emphasize literature rather than creative writing. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of courses that align with your interests. If you’d like to focus more specifically on developing your writing, consider our Writing Minor.
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