| Fifteen semester hours of coursework are required: | Credits |
|---|---|
| Select six semester hours from the course list in Rhetorical Theory and Analysis of Discourse | 6 |
| Select six semester hours from the course list in Writing and Speaking Skills | 6 |
| Select three semester hours in electives from either section of the Rhetoric Minor Course List | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
- A grade of C- or better is required in each of the courses making up the 15 credits of the Minor.
- Six semester hours from the course list in Rhetorical Theory and Analysis of Discourse
- Six semester hours from the course list in Writing and Speaking Skills
- Three semester hours in electives from either section of the Rhetoric Course List
- At least nine credits must be 300-level or higher, and at least six of those credits must be taken at UMD, College Park.
- No more than six transfer credits may be applied to the Minor.
- No more than six credits may overlap with the student’s major, supporting courses, or college requirements.
- At least three credits must be taken from the English Department and at least three from the Department of Communication.
- No course used to satisfy a Fundamental Studies requirement may count toward the Minor.
- No course used to satisfy the requirements of another Minor may count toward the rhetoric Minor.
- An overall GPA of 2.0 in the Minor is required for graduation.
NB: Students who added the Rhetoric Minor before February 1, 2017 can choose whether to follow the current requirements or the 2000-2016 requirements. If you have any questions about the requirements, please contact the English Undergraduate Studies Office.