English
Welcome to the Department of English
What's your story?
Central to our department's mission is the belief that everyone has a unique story to tell and that the narratives we craft and the means through which we communicate are essential aspects of our humanity. If you possess a fervor for language, literature, writing, or teaching and an eagerness to engage with perspectives different from your own, you have found your home in the English Department at Central Washington University.
Questions? Contact Us.
English Department
About English at CWU
Connect with our department to get the latest news and event information, meet our faculty, and more.
Why Study English
Why Study English
Faculty and Staff
Meet the People Behind CWU English
Undergraduate Programs
English Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
English Graduate Studies Program
Scholarships
Scholarships
Manastash Student Literary Journal
Manastash Student Literary Journal
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series
Explore our Degrees
Discover a range of programs designed to inspire creativity, build expertise, and prepare you for a successful career in English.
Expand Your Worldview
Our department is here to serve you with:
Mentorship: All faculty are prepared to become a mentor to you as an English major.
Accomplished Faculty: Our faculty is comprised of published authors providing you first-hand industry knowledge
Diverse Viewpoints: Learn from experts in gender and sexuality studies and transnational criticism, providing important alternative narratives to study and explore.
Personalized Curriculum: Our majors allow you to choose elective classes in writing and literature to fit your interests.
Commitment to a Sustainable World
Central Washington is committed to integrating sustainability across academics, operations, and campus life. CWU English programs embed sustainability-related concepts, skills, and applied learning that prepare students to think critically about their impact on the world around them.
Learn more about CWU’s sustainability efforts through the Office of Sustainability, explore CWU’s national sustainability recognition, or view the full AASHE STARS report.