Department of English Studies

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Department of English Studies

The Department of English Studies prepares skilled professionals who are ready for the challenges of a rapidly changing world. In today鈥檚 job market, those who get ahead have mastered critical thinking and clear communication. They have creativity, passion, vision鈥攁ll skills that can be used in many settings.What students do in English Studies is wide-ranging and can lead to unexpected places.

They meet famous writers at our annual Spring Literary Festival and Fall Speaker Series and publish in the student journal . They try their hand at a novel or screenplay, and work with professors on manuscripts. They explore the ancient discipline of Rhetoric and the emerging field of Digital Humanities.

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Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

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English Education

Literary Festival

Learn about great opportunities within the Department of English Studies. Students participate in extracurricular activities to engage with the local community, learn new skills, get to know other students, and apply their learning outside the classroom.

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Internships & Careers

Our students become expert thinkers and writers. Those skills are valuable in the university, but invaluable on the job market. Employers consistently look for potential employees who are creative thinkers and articulate professionals鈥擡nglish Studies majors exceed these expectations.