Department of English
306 Clemens HallNorth Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-4610
Rachel Ablow, Professor
Chair
David Alff, Associate Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associated Programs
Associated Subjects
Completing the English Minor Program
Academic Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Completion of the university writing skills requirement.
Transfer Credit Policy
The English Department awards credit for courses take elsewhere that approximately correspond — in content, approach and/or pedagogy — to courses offered in our program.
Prerequisite Courses
Completion of the university writing requirement.
Required Courses
- Two 200-level courses (202-299)
- Criticism/Theory
- One course in Earlier Literature, chosen from among specified upper-level courses that focus on literature written before 1800
- One course (3 credits) in Breadth of Literary Study, chosen from among specified upper-level English courses that are grounded in perspectives or experience outside the literary mainstream
- Two additional (elective) courses in the 300-400 level
Total Credit Hours Required
| Total Credits Required for Minor/Certificate | 18 |
Minors and certificates must be completed in conjunction with a major and all university degree requirements must be met.
Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or minor requirements.
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.