Undergraduate Programs in English
The Department of English Language and Literature offers you a choice between two basic programs: teaching and non-teaching. Each of these broad programs include world literature, creative writing, or an emphasis on secondary or elementary English education. Each program requires between 30 and 43 hours for a major and 21 to 31 hours for a minor, depending on the choice and emphasis.
If you elect to major or minor in English, you should declare this intention before the end of your sophomore year. If you are a junior transfer student, you should declare during your first semester on campus. Our department assigns faculty advisors to aid you in your major/minor program planning and to authorize programs for graduation and teacher preparation.
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Degrees available
English (Major, Minor)
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science, Plan A: Select Major, Optional Minor
- Bachelor of Science, Plan B: All Majors, Select Minors
Creative Writing (Minor, Certificate)
- Creative Writing Minor
- Creative Writing Undergraduate Certificate
Teaching English Language Arts
- BS in Education, Secondary Provisional Certification
- BS in Education, Secondary Provisional Certification, with Emotional or Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (K-12) – Two Major Option
- BS in Education, Secondary Provisional Certification: MLE Option
NOTE: You can add an undergraduate certificate in English to any major or program at Central Michigan University, including if you're already enrolled in an English program.