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English: English Studies

The English Studies concentration in the English major lets you mix-and-match courses on language, writing, and literature to customize your program if our other concentrations don't quite match your goals. Working with our English advisor, you will pick the best courses based on your interests and plans, wherever you're headed. English Studies is a great choice for students who are headed to graduate study (law school, library science school) or who have a unique target for after graduation.

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Why Study English: English Studies at EIU?

You can customize your experience and participate in any of the courses and extracurriculars for students in creative writing, professional writing, and literary studies
Classes in the major are small, taught by PhD faculty who genuinely care about your success
Two short courses help you plan your path and prepare for the job market and internship is available to all English majors
Considering an MA later? Save time and money with our accelerated BA/MA program
Apply for major-specific scholarships from the English Department, which total about $150,000 annually just for EIU English majors

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"I chose to attend EIU because of its small class sizes and quiet community. I had heard great things about the English department and knew I wanted to pursue my degree here."

Sydney Quick

Class of 2025, English with Professional Writing minor and a concentration in Creative Writing major

Hands-On Experience

At our annual student conference, you will take a day off from classes to learn from other students and share some of your own best work, practicing valuable professional communication skills
Internship is available to all English majors, and our dedicated internship coordinator will work with you to find a placement and support you throughout the experience
Our student literary magazine, The Vehicle, offers students the opportunity both to publish their work and to work on the staff of a literary magazine
Each year, the Little Bluestem literary festival brings guest writers to campus to offer master classes (for free) to aspiring writers
In English 4060, English Studies Career Development, you will prepare for the details and realities of the job market before you graduate

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What You'll Learn

The English Studies emphasis in the English major is for students who want to design their own major within the English Department. If one of our other emphases doesn't quite meet the goals you have for your degree, you can work with a faculty mentor in the English Department to plan a program that will. That means you can choose your own combination of literary study, creative writing, professional writing, and language study.

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$57,887

Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation