A major in English is a challenging undertaking, with many rewards. Students who major in English will experience growth in creativity, vocabulary, writing ability, comprehension skills, and many other faculties during their studies at IUP. By majoring in English, you will also gain knowledge that can help you throughout your life. Students who major in English will forge a lifelong, enriching relationship with literature and prepare themselves to participate intelligently in their culture.

The study of English and American literature offers a central path toward the goal of humanistic education and fosters the intellectual training demanded by all professions. Studying literature also expands your horizons and develops your general knowledge of the world and other cultures in addition to improving your vocabulary  skills. Literature can thus open your eyes to a whole new world and a better understanding of it.

Faculty

• Dr. Wendy Carse, Director of the Bachelor of Arts in English
• Faculty and Staff

Resources

• Admissions Information
• Course Descriptions
• Course Offerings by Semester
• English Honors Track Program (HTP)
• Frequently Asked Questions about the English Concentration
• Oxford Summer Study Abroad
• Request for a Letter of Recommendation
• Undergraduate Catalog

Graduation

• Course Requirements
• Graduation Application
• For Graduation deadlines, see IUP's official Academic Calendars.

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