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Unlock the power of words with a major in English. Learn the writing and analytical skills you need to thrive in your future career.

Why Study English?

A major in English gives you the tools and skills necessary for your future education or career. In your courses, you'll develop your writing and analytical skills. You'll become an effective and persuasive communicator, which will help you in many professional contexts.

You will also learn how language changes and shapes the world. You'll see how ideas change and evolve through your readings. You'll also learn empathy by reading from different perspectives and understanding their contexts.

Your English degree will help you pursue a career in education, writing, media and more. It is also a great major for a future in law, medicine, business and federal service.

Why Study English at CSUN?

Passionate Faculty

Work with nationally recognized scholars and writers in small classroom settings. Our faculty have published reviews, essays, poems, short stories and novels. They will help nurture your craft and give you insights into great works of poetry and literature. Be encouraged and inspired in the Department of English.

Choose Your Option

Pursue your area of interest under the broader category of English. We have six options for English major students:

• Four-Year Integrated (FYI) English Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential: The FYI English program integrates Englishand education courses into a four-year plan. You will study with fellow FYI English students with a pre-designed curriculum. You will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in English and a preliminary single subject teaching credential in English. This option is only available for incoming freshmen. See English for Teaching (Major).

Internship Opportunities

Through our internship program, you'll gain professional experience while receiving college credit. Your duties will include technical and professional writing, which you will compile into a portfolio. Previous internship fields include:

• Publishing
• Copywriting
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Human resources
• Grant writing
• Law
• Politics
• Entertainment

What You'll Learn

As an English major, you will analyze novels, poems and other texts. You will study British, American, and other diverse works. You'll study creative, linguistic, and rhetorical theories. You'll learn writing skills and develop critical reading skills. You'll be prepared to apply your analytical mind in a variety of fields.

The Department of English offers six options for students. Each has a different set of course requirements and will prepare you for your future career.