A minor in American Literature gives you the opportunity to explore early, modern and contemporary American literature, the American Renaissance, realism, naturalism, American authors and more. While studying literature, you will also be introduced to literary theories and the development of languages. This minor is housed within the English and World Languages department, and is available to both English and non-English majors.

Regulations Governing Minor Course Work

1. There shall be a minimum of 18.0 credit hours with a minimum Millersville QPA of 2.0.
2. Only one course which counts toward your major may be counted toward your minor.
3. Courses that count toward a minor are also eligible to be used to satisfy the current University-wide General Education requirements subject to normal distribution requirements.
4. At least two courses should be at the upper-division level (300-400).  Exceptions may be requested upon evidence of program depth.
5. No course needed for the minor may be taken Pass-Fail.
6. One-half or more of the work required for the minor must be completed at Millersville University.
7. No student may minor in his or her major.