Bachelor of Arts - English, Literature

The English Department cultivates a culture and practice of intentional writing and inclusive reading. We offer three majors: English Education; English, Literature; and English, Writing. Students also often seek one of our five minors: literature, writing, professional & technical writing, language arts & linguistics, and film & screen studies. We also offer an M.A. in professional and creative writing. Students in our programs gain expertise in the role language plays in creating and defining meaning from one’s life and world. Through close faculty mentorship, students will develop skills in creative writing and rhetoric, hone their ability to read broadly and closely, gain methods to enter the classroom, and/or pursue undergraduate research.

The study of writing and literature develops students' academic, professional, and creative skills. Our graduates find success in law, creative writing, education, business, medicine, corporate communications, grant writing, arts administration, and publishing. In all of these fields, the ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, and work in a team mean English majors advance faster and earn more. Think about it: in a culture beset by distraction, the ability to read—and write—literature makes one extraordinary.