Undergraduate Program

The Department of English offers a wide range of courses in American, British, and world literature, in creative writing, and in the study of the English language. Many faculty members connect with other departments and programs to contribute courses in American Studies, Africana Studies, APIA, Film and Media Studies, Linguistics, Medieval & Renaissance Studies, Native Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.

Students may pursue a major or minor in English. The major leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree. The minor is a great addition to any other major. The breadth and depth of study in both the major and minor leads to improved writing and communication skills, increased sensitivity to language, awareness of the aesthetic and intellectual enjoyments of literature, and an understanding of the cultural values reflected in literature.

English majors may also pursue a five-year Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education. If you are interested in that, please should refer to the School of Education catalog section.

Students may also pursue a Creative Writing minor.

Additionally, the department participates in a joint-degree English major program with St. Andrews University in Scotland.