English majors develop an understanding of diverse cultures, literary traditions, and great works of English, American, and world literature. Students expand their ability to analyze texts and view them through the lenses of diverse, critical perspectives.
Graduates have the ability to write for both specialized and general audiences.
The major emphasizes American, British, and World literatures for students who wish to focus fully on the study of literature and literary theory. There are three concentrations plus a teacher licensure program. In the Creative Writing Concentration , students study prose and poetry, as well as the writing of literary nonfiction. The concentration is designed for students who wish to combine the study of creative writing with the study of literature. It is designed for students interested in all aspects of language and linguistics.