English, Minor

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Program Overview

You want to explore poetry or try your hand at journalism. Maybe you’re interested in comparative literature, linguistics, or teaching. With an English minor, you’ll have the opportunity to study the craft of writing from published, critically acclaimed authors, and develop the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills prized in fields from public relations to law.

Where You'll Go

There are few jobs in life for which being a good writer and critical thinker won’t be a big plus. You can work in medicine, law, journalism, publishing, advertising, public service, social work, community organizing, teaching, and fundraising, among others. Our graduates find success in a wide range of careers and in the nation’s top graduate programs.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Minor Requirements (12-16 Credits)

A program of four courses (12–16 credits) of advanced electives in the English Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. It is recommended that students meet with a department counselor to plan a coherent program.

Students might choose a sequence of courses constituting a general survey of English and/or American literature, a genre (e.g., fiction, poetry, drama), a period (e.g., medieval, romantic, modern), creative writing, expository writing, journalism, or linguistics.

Contact

Contact the English Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

The Support You’ll Find

Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in English offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.