English

Adding a minor in English can serve as a powerful complement to majors in other fields, ranging from science and math to business and law to social work and education. Students in this minor engage with authors, ideas, and language across historical periods and cultures, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and hone the ability to communicate clearly and elegantly.

The coursework for an English minor is highly flexible and can be tailored to a student’s individual interests, tastes, and goals. Students are required to complete 18 hours in English courses numbers 300 or above.

To declare an English minor or learn more about the minor should contact the department chair, Dr. Paul Mahaffey at mahaffey@montevallo.edu.

Alumnus Perspective

Cayman Honea

I’ve been in the workforce for over 11 years now, and the item on my resume that generates the most comments is my combination of a B.S. in Mathematics and minor in English. English isn’t just for avid readers! English classes teach students to think critically and comprehend the depth of written language to include setting, audience, tone, and theme: all considered valuable considerations when reviewing contracts, procedures and protocols, and other business documents. When I graduated, I added my minor to my resume because I was supposed to. Now I proudly display it because it showcases a unique ability to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data and a creative side that sets me apart from other candidates. – Cayman Honea, B.S. ‘12 Mathematics Major with English Minor

Paul Mahaffey

Professor and Chair

mahaffey@montevallo.edu

Alumnus Perspective

Cayman Honea

Department of English and World Languages