Department of English & World Languages
Part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
The Department of English and World Languages combines a variety of exciting programs and courses led by faculty who work closely with students to help them achieve their goals. Studies include English, Communication and Rhetoric, Spanish, Creative Writing, Italian, French, German, and American Sign Language.
Program Offerings
English, BA
World Language-Spanish, BA
Whether you speak the language at home or are learning it for the first time in the classroom, we help you grow your bilingual superpowers. A K-12 Teaching Endorsement is available to those looking to teach Spanish through this degree.
Minors
Communication & Information Design Minor
The Communication & Information Design minor is designed for students interested in developing effective written and verbal communication skills.
Creative Writing Minor
The Creative Writing minor is designed for students interested in pursuing an MFA in creative writing or students who wish to continue writing, publishing, and working in the business of writing after graduation.
English, Minor
Italian Minor
This minor offers a vibrant and dynamic introduction to the study of Italian language and culture.
Spanish Minor
The Spanish minor complements a wide variety of majors in other disciplines for jobs where knowledge of Spanish is desirable. Students grow their proficiency and cultural knowledge of the many Spanish-speaking cultures in the United States and abroad.
Certificates
Communication & Information Design Certificate
This certificate is intended for students interested in developing foundational communication and information design skills.
English Graduate Certificate
User Experience Certificate
This certificate is designed to validate the student’s attainment of these skills & assist them in initial employment or professional advancement.
