English Language and Literature
The English department offers a broad and flexible program of courses that are central to a liberal arts education while providing students the opportunity for personal enrichment and a variety of career possibilities. The department offers degree programs in creative writing, literature, and English teaching, as well as a range of courses in linguistics. Students who combine an English major with substantial work in other disciplines will find the knowledge and communication skills acquired in their work in English a valuable asset as they seek entrance into a wide range of fields that include communication, education, government, law and business.
Teaching
Students must file a declaration of English teaching major with an assigned English-education advisor at the time they apply to the teacher education program. A 2.500 grade point average in English is required of all majors applying for admission to the professional semester of student teaching in middle and secondary school English.