BA in English in Fort Collins United States | Colorado State University

The English department at Colorado State University thrives as a dynamic and inclusive academic community. Our faculty includes award-winning poets, language experts, literacy specialists, creative writers, and literary critics who collectively examine how English evolves to address modern societal needs. Together with our students, we pursue academic excellence while fostering equity and environmental responsibility.

English students gain deep cultural awareness through studying global literary traditions while honing advanced textual analysis skills. The program cultivates adaptable writing abilities for both professional and public audiences, offering five specialized tracks: Creative Writing, English Education, Linguistics, Literature, or Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy.

Program Objectives
Graduates earning a B.A. in English will demonstrate proficiency in:

critically evaluating diverse English texts through close reading, historical analysis, and scholarly interpretation,
producing original, audience-appropriate writing across various formats and purposes,
applying linguistic theories and digital literacy concepts to textual analysis and creation, and
connecting literary studies with interdisciplinary knowledge and real-world applications.