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1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, Texas 78541
TEL 956/381-3421
FAX 956/381-3423
Department of English
Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on The English Major or The English Minor, please contact an Academic Advisor from the Department of English at 381-3421 or come by the Department of English, CAS 211.

The English Major

  1. What can I do with a major in English?
  2. What are the requirements for a major in English?
  3. What are the requirements for a “regular” English major?
  4. Do I have to do anything else to get certified?
  5. What kind of grades do I need to have?
  6. Do I need to have a minor?
  7. What is a good minor for an English major?
  8. If I am getting certified, do I have to get certified in my minor as well as my major?
  9. If I want to be an English major, how do I make it official?

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The English Minor

  1. Do I have to have a minor?
  2. Why should I minor in English?
  3. What are the requirements for a regular minor in English?
  4. What are the requirements for an English Minor with teacher certification?
  5. What sophomore classes should I take?
  6. What kind grades do I have to make?
  7. Do I have to take the TExES if I am minoring in English?
  8. If I decided to minor in English, do I need to have a degree plan in the English department?
  9. If I already have a minor, how do I change it to English?
  10. Can I have more than one minor?

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