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Undergraduate Students

Students can earn a BA in English with an emphasis in Literary and Cultural Studies, Professional Writing and Editing, or Creative Writing.  These areas of emphasis are in addition to our new BA in Professional Writing and Editing and BS in Scientific and Technical Writing.

New Writing Studies Major

Starting in Fall of 2023, our new Writing Studies major gives students two new degree options: a BA in Professional Writing and Editing and a BS in Scientific and Technical Writing. These new degrees help students learn how to translate complex information into clear prose for diverse audiences and analyze how information flows through organizational structures. A BA or BS in Writing Studies also applies these skills in a capstone internship with a local business, non-profit, or government agency. 

  • A degree in English or Writing Studies develops skills in communication, research, critical thinking, and focused creativity.
  • A degree in English or Writing Studies deepens your understanding of people and cultures.
  • A degree in English or Writing Studies offers small class sizes and award-winning teachers.

Advising

When you major in English or Writing Studies, you major in everything. Our advisors are specially trained and designated full-time faculty in English. Contact our advising office in 102 Colson!

SpeakWrite Certified Program™

The BA in English and the BA and BS degrees in Writing Studies are all SpeakWrite Certified Programs .  SpeakWrite Certified programs incorporate and develop students’ written, verbal, visual, and media communication skills.  Students completing an English major automatically fulfill WVU's writing and communication requirement.    A list of SpeakWrite-certified English and Writing Studies courses   will open in a new window.

Undergraduate Course Catalog   Fall 2023 Course Flyers