Changing the world through the power of language
Follow your passion for the written word in our English program. The Department of English prides itself on award-winning faculty and diverse course offerings, including professional writing and publishing, literature, computational linguistics, film studies and more.
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Our faculty are committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction in English, welcoming students from all backgrounds.
English, B.A.
Study the nature of human language. We offer three specializations, including Language and Linguistics; Literature; and Writing.
Secondary Ed. and English B.A.
Complete our interdisciplinary, dual-degree PackTeach Secondary Education B.A. and English, B.A. program to prepare for a teaching career.
Computational Linguistics, B.S.
Earn an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Linguistics and be at the forefront of language-based technology.
English, M.A.
Earn a Master of Arts degree in English and get a deeper understanding of how literature, theory, language and culture can be made relevant in the modern world.
English, MFA
The MFA in Creative Writing at the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ, is a three-year residency program that culminates in the submission of a thesis.
English, Ph.D.
We offer two doctoral English degree emphases, including Literature and Rhetoric & Writing Studies.
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