Department of English
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The English program offers undergraduate and graduate options tailored to your academic needs. The undergraduate program provides multiple areas of emphasis and specializations, from Professional and Creative writing to Literary Studies and a Generalist option.  Looking to specialize in English Education, our English classes combined with the Secondary Education major in the College of Education prepares students like you to be tomorrow’s teachers.

The graduate program is designed to meet the increasingly diverse needs of today’s graduate students. Students like you are encouraged to approach your studies from the perspective that best serves your academic purposes and career plans, in Literary Studies, Composition/Rhetoric, or Creative Writing.

If you’re a new English major, don’t forget to pick up your exclusive t-shirt designed by Sid McCoy from the main office! Stay updated on news and events through their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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The professors & faculty of the English Dept really invested in both my personal & academic growth. Marshall provided so many opportunities for me that I just couldn’t get anywhere else.
Sierra Hamsher , Graduate