Academics

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Bachelor of Arts in English

Options:
  • Creative Writing
  • English - Teacher Education
  • Literature and Language
  • Professional Writing

Why Choose English at WIU?

  • Small classes which allow close collaboration with faculty
  • Gain experience publishing, attending conferences, and expressing yourself through our many student organizations and publications
  • Faculty work on the cutting edge of literature, language, and culture, sharing their interesting research in courses and individual study
  • Graduates are prepared to perform successfully in the many fields in which clear thinking and effective self-expression are valued

Program Availability

  • Macomb
  • Quad Cities (Literature and Language and Professional Writing options) (until Fall 2025)

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