BA in English - Teacher Education in Chicago United States | Western Illinois University

The English Department provides a range of composition courses mandatory for all students, along with literature, drama, and film classes that meet the Humanities and Multicultural Studies criteria of the University's General Education Curriculum. Students can pursue majors or minors in English, Professional Writing, or Creative Writing, as well as a comprehensive major in English Teacher Education. Additional minors include Creative Writing, Film, and Professional Writing, alongside elective courses in advanced and creative writing. The department also collaborates with interdisciplinary programs such as Liberal Arts and Sciences, Environmental Studies, Queer Studies, African American Studies, and Women's Studies.

While the department's curriculum is varied, its core focus remains on cultivating critical writing, reading, and thinking skills through active involvement in literary, cinematic, creative, and expository writing discourses. Graduates are equipped to excel in graduate programs, professional schools, and careers that prioritize articulate communication and analytical reasoning.