BA in English in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University

The English Department is dedicated to enhancing students' reading and writing capabilities, deepening their appreciation of modern discourse and literary traditions, and refining their creative and analytical skills through outstanding research, instruction, and community engagement. Our faculty focuses on both text analysis and creation, along with pioneering scholarship and teaching that bridges literature, linguistics, creative writing, composition, rhetoric, and technical communication. Students will gain the ability to critically examine literature, language, culture, and technology while mastering diverse, sophisticated, and ethically grounded forms of oral and written communication.

The English program consists of 120 semester credit hours, covering core curriculum, major requirements, and a minor. Majors must select a specialization in literature and language, creative writing, or the secondary education teaching certificate. A maximum of 9 advanced transfer credits in English can be applied toward the major. Literature and language concentrators explore works across various eras and styles, developing critical thinking skills about texts and language. This specialization equips graduates for diverse career paths—including education, public service, and corporate roles—as well as advanced studies in fields demanding strong literacy skills, such as law, healthcare, and business.