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Department of English

MFA students gather at commencement in their caps and gowns

English Degrees and Programs

To determine your adviser, see the advising info page from the Department of English. To determine your catalog year, see the catalog rights page from the Division of Student Affairs.


Undergraduate Majors

English majors must select a program, which feature different areas of specialization and professionalization within the major.

B.A. English - Literature

The English Literature major prepares students to read thoughtfully and write well for a variety of professional careers.

B.A. English - Creative Writing

The Creative Writing major prepares students to read thoughtfully and write well for careers in literary arts.

B.A. English Studies

The English Studies major is designed to help prepare future middle and high school English teachers.


Undergraduate Minors

The English Department offers three minors, for students with majors in other departments.


Graduate Programs

The English Department offers master's programs that provide substantial opportunities for students to pursue advanced studies in their discipline.

M.A. English - Literature

The M.A. in Literature serves students teaching high school and community college, anticipating doctoral studies, and studying expository writing.

M.A. English - Rhetoric and Writing Studies

The M.A. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies serves students teaching high school and community college, and anticipating doctoral studies.

MFA Creative Writing

The MFA includes studies in the writing of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, and an optional emphasis in publishing and editing. 


Credentials and Certificates

The English Department offers a teaching credential and two certificates.

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