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

Departmental Honors: English

Minor: English

Teaching Minor: English

Minor: Professional & Technical Writing

Minor: Asian Studies

English as a Second Language

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.

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
email 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.