Department of English

Welcome to the Department of English. In our courses, you will engage with and generate ideas, exploring texts and the world. You will hone your critical and creative voices, discover new knowledge, and create art. Take English classes. Read. Think. Write.

Degree programs:
BA in Creative Writing - Nonfiction
BA in Creative Writing - Poetry
MFA in Creative Writing - Nonfiction
MFA in Creative Writing - Poetry

Minors:
Creative Writing - Nonfiction
Creative Writing - Poetry
Literature
Professional Writing

Other program areas:
English as a Second Language
First Year Writing
Oral Expression

Publications:
Columbia Poetry Review
Court Green
Hotel Amerika
South Loop Review

News + Events

Brendan Riley Quoted in Newcity Story The story lists his "Zombies in Popular Media" course as an example of how "popular media is taking its rightful place in academia."	Garnett Kilberg Cohen's Essay Choosen as 'Notable Essay' Her essay, “Alzheimer’s Daughter,” was selected as a Notable Essay in the 2011 edition of The Best American Essays.
Sarah Odishoo's Creative Nonfiction Essay Selected as ‘Notable Essay’ Her essay, "Time in a Bottle," was selected as a Notable Essay in the 2011 edition of The Best American Essays.	Aviya Kushner Moderates Panel of Editors The panel was called, "Watch the Credits: Editors, Critics, and Translators Discuss the Latest and Greatest in Attributing and Promoting Translation."