Welcome

The English Department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is dedicated to preparing students to become insightful readers, thinkers, and writers, life-long learners with an awareness of historical, cultural, and philosophical issues. Their education in literature, writing, criticism, and language enables students to write effectively, think critically, read widely, weigh values, and communicate ideas. These abilities serve our majors in teaching, business, or graduate/professional education.

Classes in English Department majors and minors are small, providing students opportunities to get to know not just their instructors, but their fellow students as well. The faculty are dedicated, enthusiastic teachers who are readily available to students and committed to helping each student achieve his or her educational, personal, and professional goals.

Liberal Arts Majors

A degree in liberal arts is for those students who wish to enter professional life immediately after receiving their bachelor's degree or to continue their education in graduate or professional degree programs.

• English Major - Literature Emphasis - Liberal Arts
• English Major - Creative Writing Emphasis- Liberal Arts
• English Major - Professional Writing Emphasis - Liberal Arts
• TESOL Major - Liberal Arts (Native Speaker or Non-Native Speaker)

Liberal Arts Minors

• English Literature Minor
• Creative Writing Minor
• Professional Writing Minor
• TESOL Minor

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Education Majors

For those students focused upon teaching as their careers, the English Department offers the following programs of study.

• English and Language Arts Education Major
• TESOL Education Major

Education Minors

• TESOL Education Minor (Native Speaker or Non-Native Speaker)
• English Language Arts Minor (for Elementary Education majors)