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As an English major, you will study influential American and British authors and works, as well as various genres and literary movements in the English tradition. The English program will teach you to read perceptively and write effectively, understand the power of language, and develop skills in creative writing.
The program encourages critical and creative thought by examining texts analytically, historically and from multiple points of view.
The English program offers three concentrations:
- Creative Writing
- Literary Studies
- Secondary English Education
Courses in the Creative Writing concentration include:
- Creative writing
- Diverse traditions
- Literary analysis
- Poetry and prose
Courses in the Literary Studies concentration include:
- American literature
- British literature
- Diverse traditions
- Poetry and prose
If you are interested in becoming a teacher, the English department partners with the College of Education to award teaching degrees. Courses in the Secondary English eEucation concentration include:
- American literature
- British literature
- Diverse traditions
- Education
- Poetry and prose
We also offer a combined Bachelor's/Master's of English degree and a combined Bachelor’s of English/Master’s of Secondary Education in English degree. Both programs allow you to complete a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree in five years.