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English
Our English degrees provide students with a strong background in critical analysis, the structure of language, and literary history before they begin specific career preparation in their selected program.
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Matthew Binney
Polly Buckingham
Teena Carnegie
Jimmie Coy
Dana Elder
Anthony Flinn
Logan Greene
Christopher Howell
Jonathan Johnson
Molly Johnson
Garrett Kenney
Natalie Kusz
Samuel Ligon
Paul Lindholdt
Judith Logan
Tracey McHenry
John Mason
Jamie Neely
LaVona Reeves
Tim Roe
Grant Smith
Gregory Spatz
Henry-York Steiner
Rachel Toor
Beth Torgerson
Christina Valeo
Philip Weller
Nanette Wichman
Degree Options
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Bachelor of Arts with Literary Studies Option
Bachelor of Arts in Technical Communication
Bachelor of Arts in English Education
Minor in Linguistics
Minor in English
Minor in Elementary English Education
Minor in Secondary English Education
Minor in Technical Communication
Minor in Literary Studies
Master of Arts in English (Literature)
Master of Arts in English (Rhetoric and Technical Communication)
Master of Arts in English (Teaching English as a Second Language)
Certificate in the Teaching of Literature
Certificate in the Teaching of Writing
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Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 99004
Degree Options
Bachelor of Arts with Literary Studies Option
Literary studies is a liberal arts program that expands your viewpoints by encouraging you to read and critically analyze texts.
Bachelor of Arts in Technical Communication
Technical communicators develop, edit and manage software and equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, assembly instructions, catalogs, sales promotion materials, organizational policies and procedures, websites, online tutorials and proposals.
Bachelor of Arts in English Education
Students will reflectively assess their own ongoing development as teachers of English/Language Arts, as well as demonstrate their competence in established national standards (such as the guidelines of the National Council of Teachers of English) in content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and professional disposition.
Minor in Linguistics
Linguistics is a broad-based discipline concerned with the study of language.
Minor in English
Minor programs are available for students interested in combining a general interest in English language and literature with a liberal arts major, for those wishing to study technical writing in preparation for a technical, scientific, professional, or communications career, and for those planning to teach at the elementary or secondary level.
Minor in Elementary English Education
This minor does not meet a state of Washington endorsement.
Minor in Secondary English Education
This minor satisfies the endorsement for grades 5-12.
Minor in Technical Communication
A minor in technical communication enables students to add valuable skills to their present field or discipline.
Minor in Literary Studies
Literary studies is a liberal arts program that expands your viewpoints by encouraging you to read and analyze texts critically.
Master of Arts in English (Literature)
The Master of Arts in English degree program prepares students for careers as professionals and educators as well as for further study in doctoral programs. Students can explore the field of English through one of the program’s three professional emphases: Literature, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, and Teaching English as a Second Language. Faculty and students work together to create a student-centered learning environment and an engaging curriculum. The program exposes students to a variety of research methods to provide the best preparation possible for future careers.
Master of Arts in English (Rhetoric and Technical Communication)
The Master of Arts in English degree program prepares students for careers as professionals and educators as well as for further study in doctoral programs. Students can explore the field of English through one of the program’s three professional emphases: Literature, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, and Teaching English as a Second Language Faculty and students work together to create a student-centered learning environment and an engaging curriculum. The program exposes students to a variety of research methods to provide the best preparation possible for future careers.
Master of Arts in English (Teaching English as a Second Language)
This program prepares pre-service and in-service teachers of speakers of English as a second language (ESL) or a foreign language (EFL) to teach second language literacy, culture and communication skills.
Certificate in the Teaching of Literature
This program is designed for individuals who already have or are working on master's degrees and have significant experience in education, composition/rhetoric, TESOL, or technical writing.
Certificate in the Teaching of Writing
This certificate is for students who are in good academic standing and intend to pursue college teaching careers.
