Undergraduate

Welcome

We are a large department of approximately 300 majors and 100 minors. The 42 members of our faculty teach a range of courses, from Old English to Contemporary American Literature. In any given semester, you will find courses that explore the sweep of American and British literature, as well as courses in creative writing, literary theory, and in particular genres like science fiction. The English Major allows for great flexibility, and students can choose to focus their studies according to their own interests. The majority of our courses are taught in a discussion format with great attention paid to the nuances of language and style.

English Majors can choose to take courses like “Editing and Publishing,” “Careers for English Majors,” and “Writing for the Web,” and complete internships in Literary Media and in Professional and Technical Communications.

For more information about the English Department's Undergraduate Program, click on the items under "Menu" to the right of this text.

If you have questions about ENGL 1101/1102 or the First Year Writing Program, please visit the First Year Writing website.