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Bachelor of Arts in English

Options:
  • Creative Writing
  • English - Teacher Education
  • Literature and Language
  • Professional Writing

Why Choose English at WIU?

  • Small classes which allow close collaboration with faculty
  • Gain experience publishing, attending conferences, and expressing yourself through our many student organizations and publications
  • Faculty work on the cutting edge of literature, language, and culture, sharing their interesting research in courses and individual study
  • Graduates are prepared to perform successfully in the many fields in which clear thinking and effective self-expression are valued

Program Availability

  • Macomb

Scholarships

Western Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.