English Department
Welcome to the English Department
Central to our department's mission is the conviction that everyone has a unique role in the world of words and that the narratives we craft and the methods through which we communicate are essential aspects of our humanity.
About the English Department
With a degree in English, you will build skills in communication, creativity, critical-thinking, and collaboration.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Undergraduate Programs
English Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
English Graduate Studies Program
Manastash Student Literary Journal
Manastash Student Literary Journal
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series
Why Study English
Why Study English
Faculty & Staff
Meet the People Behind CWU English
Why Study English at CWU?
We take immense pride in affirming that if you possess a fervor for language and an eagerness to learn, you have found your home in the English Department at Central Washington University.
"The English department at CWU equipped me with both the creativity and critical thinking skills necessary to engage the future generation. I was taught the importance of self-reflection and how crucial it is for effective teaching. I now have gained the confidence to be an educator who both understands and can convey the importance of English to students." Haley Cottingham graduated in 2022 with a degree in English Language Arts Teaching.
Degree Options
Undergraduate
- English Language and Literature Major, BA (Online and Ellensburg Campus)
- English Language Arts Teaching Major, BA
- English Professional and Creative Writing, BA (Online and Ellensburg Campus)
Graduate (Online and Ellensburg Campus)
- English, MA - Literary Studies and Teaching Specialization
- English, MA - Professional and Creative Writing Specialization
Minors and Certificates (Online and Ellensburg Campus)
- Professional Writing Certificate
- Cultural Studies in Literature Certificate
- Creative Writing Minor
- English Language and Literature Minor
- Technical Writing Minor
Admissions
For general university admissions information, contact the Office of Admissions. For advising information, contact the Academic Advising Center.Are you a graduate student? Contact the School of Graduate Studies and Research for admissions information.
Highlights
The English Department supports the student-run literary magazine—Manastash. They publish poems, short stories, critical essays, and creative non-fiction. Manastash, Volume 24, 2024 is seeking poetry, prose, hybrid work and visual arts with theme around "Humanity vs Machine (AI)".Questions? Contact Us
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