Popular Literature and Film, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- In-person
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of English
Overview
The Minor in Popular Literature and Film at The University of Akron invites students to dive into genres like fantasy, science fiction, detective fiction, and film studies. With courses on topics from sports, horror, westerns, or women in film, students sharpen their critical thinking and media literacy. This minor complements any major and prepares students for careers in writing, media, education, and beyond—wherever strong storytelling and cultural insight are valued.
Admissions Requirements
Students must achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.0 to earn the minor.
If a student desires a minor from the same department/school as their major, there is a college requirement for a minimum of nine (9) non-overlapping credits between the minor and the major, as well as between the minor and other minor programs in the department/school.
Career Outcomes
Graduates with a Minor in Popular Literature and Film from The University of Akron are equipped for various roles, including:
Screenwriting
Publishing
Editing
Media Production