English, Rhetoric, and Spanish Minors
English
The English minor is an excellent addition to any TWU major. It demonstrates to employers that students have developed and can practice high-level critical and analytical thinking skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills, all of which are highly sought by employers.
For a minor in English, the requirement is 12 semester credit hours (SCH) in the department beyond first-year composition for a total of 18 credit hours. At least 6 SCH must be advanced and must include one 3000-level writing course. At least three SCH of the six advanced SCH must be completed at TWU. Hours should be selected in consultation with the English Minor Advisor. No grade below a C may be counted towards the minor.
Spanish
The Spanish minor is an outstanding addition to any major offered at TWU and can substantially increase earning potential, as bilingual employees are highly valued in all fields.
The Spanish minor requires at least 18 SCH of Spanish. Six SCH must be at the advanced level. Three of those advanced hours must be taken at TWU. No grade below a C may be counted towards the minor.
Students are strongly encouraged to plan their program of study with the Spanish advisor.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1013 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 1023 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 2033 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 2043 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| Six SCH of 3000 or 4000-level SPAN | 6 | |
| Total SCHs | 18 | |
Journalism
The Journalism minor provides an innovative opportunity for English majors to earn a minor in journalism from the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas, the only accredited school of journalism in the state. Students may focus on broadcast journalism, news writing/editing, photojournalism, advertising, or public relations. The combination of a liberal arts major and a journalism-related minor create the strongest possible foundation for success. Additional information on the program, which requires students to take courses at the University of North Texas, is available on the department website.
