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Department of English

Department of English

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A degree from the Department of English gives you the ability to think critically and imaginatively, conduct research and write with accuracy, concision and clarity. It also prepares you for a variety of career paths.

Create Your Own Narrative

  • Students learn to analyze texts, express their thoughts, engage in dialogue and approach problems creatively to discover effective solutions.
  • Kansas City has a vibrant community of writers and publishers, and we encourage real-world experiences for our students through internal and external internships where our students gain experience in writing and editing, which prepares them for the job market.
  • Our faculty have a broad range of professional expertise in the study of literature, language and writing. Our professors have won awards as prestigious as fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment of the Arts.
  • We offer programs in a variety of fields of study, including literature, creative writing, linguistics, rhetoric, and editing and publishing that lead to bachelor's master's and doctoral degrees.
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Learn More About Our Degree Programs

Majors and Minors in English
Master of Arts in English
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Media Arts
Ph.D. in Humanities: English Emphasis

Career Paths for English Majors

Writer
Analyst
Editor
Reporter
Publisher

Paralegal
Marketing specialist
Nonprofit administrator
Novelist
Poet

Teacher
Project manager
Public relations specialist
Copywriter
Screenwriter

Kickstart Your Career in English

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Discover the Benefits of Internships

Our professional development and internship program expands your learning experience beyond the classroom and into the community. It can also help you decide on a career in a field such as journalism, publishing, nonprofit, law, library science, human relations, education or business.

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