Why choose English Language & Literature at WSU?

• WSU is the site of the annual National Undergraduate Literature Conference (NULC), which attracts students from across the nation to read and discuss their writing and to visit with prominent authors.
  
  
• You can submit your original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and artwork to "Metaphor," WSU's student literary journal, or you may work on the "Metaphor" staff.
  
  
• You can enter one of two English department writing contests, both of which offer a $100 first prize.
  
  
• English classes will help prepare you for graduate school and professional life.
  
  
• Even if your degree is in a technical area like engineering or computer science, you'll be more marketable with a technical writing minor.
  
  
• You may receive academic credit for on-the-job experience in one of the cooperative work situations open to all students in the English department.

  

  What degrees/certificates are available?
  
  Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) English
  
  Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) English with Creative Writing Emphasis
  
  Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) English with Professional & Technical Writing Emphasis
  
  Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) English Teaching Major
  
  Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) English Emphasis
  
  Departmental Honors: English
  
  Minor: English
  
  Teaching Minor: English
  
  Minor: Professional & Technical Writing
  
  Minor: Asian Studies
  
  English as a Second Language

  Master of Arts in English
  
  

  What courses are offered through online/distance learning?
  
  The English language and literature department offers various classes online. For more information, contact the department at 801-626-6251 or click here.

  
  

  What are the employment opportunities?
  
  An English degree will give you a wide range of career opportunities in teaching, writing and editing, public relations, broadcasting, technical writing, business or government service.
  
  For more information, go to Career Services.

What will I learn in the program?

You will learn to be a better writer, listener and critical thinker. You will learn how to research for writing and how to adapt your writing style for different purposes. You will study the English language, its grammar, history and literature. You may choose from many fascinating elective courses, including poetry writing, children's literature, regional or ethnic literature, sacred literature and literary criticism.

Where can I find out more about the programs?

College of Arts & Humanities
Weber State University
1904 University Circle
Ogden,  UT 84408-1904

phone:
801-626-6424

e-mail:
arts&humanities@weber.edu

Department Contact
Dr. Gary Dohrer
gdohrer@weber.edu 

Department Phone
801-626-6251

Is there an application deadline?

Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to apply early and register for classes. Contact the English department for specific information or to schedule an advisement time.

What do graduates have to say?

I've taught at universities for a total of 12 years, but most of my life I've written fiction for children, young adults and adults. I'm Dean Hughes, 1967 Weber State graduate in English and junior class vice president. My slogan was "Lose with Hughes," but I won. Gordon Allred was my professor, friend and mentor. Robert Mikkelson was a star in literature classes and Larry Evans in philosophy. Jennings Olsen, bless his heart, challenged me more than I wanted to be challenged, but all to my good. In graduate school I sat next to students from the best schools in the country, and I never felt that I couldn't hold my own. Because of Gordon Allred, I was prepared to continue my writing, and because of the English department, I went forward and received my PhD.