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The English Department stands as the most extensive arts and humanities division at USU, offering a diverse array of courses spanning literature, creative writing, English education, technical writing, and beyond. Known for its intimate class settings and faculty with national publications, the department fosters students' abilities to analyze, create, and interpret English texts. Learners hone their writing, reasoning, and communication skills to navigate today's technologically advanced and culturally diverse society. They cultivate employer-sought competencies like critical analysis, collaborative work, and effective verbal and written expression, equipping them for diverse professional paths. With research-active faculty, the department offers ample chances for undergraduates to engage in research or creative endeavors with personalized faculty guidance.
A degree is awarded upon fulfilling all major requirements. For a BA, students must additionally demonstrate competency in one or more foreign languages.
Those focusing on English education train to instruct secondary-level English in public schools. Their coursework encompasses literature, composition, and pedagogy, preparing them to teach language arts in middle and high school settings.