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English Department of Kutztown University 241 Lytle Hall | Kutztown University | Kutztown, PA 19530 | 610-683-4353 |
Welcome to the English Department Website of Kutztown University
The B.A. English degree gives students exposure to American and British Literature but also to diverse and genre literature. Working with advisors, students also identify two “themes” (such as American Studies or Diversity in Literature) and complete two literature and one non-literature course under each theme.
The B.A. in Professional Writing requires students to experience a variety of professional writing situations and genres in the six core classes, following which students choose electives among offerings in creative writing, technical writing, public relations, desktop publishing, journalism and magazine writing, and script writing. This program concludes with an internship.
The B.S. in Secondary Education/English provides students with a thorough training in literature as well as a program of training in education issues. This program concludes with a semester of student teaching.
Students who enroll in the degree programs with concentrations in either Cultural and Media Studies or Paralegal Studies take several courses in those areas in place of general electives.
Additionally, the department offers minors in English and Writing. The department is also developing a new concentration in Composition /Rhetoric although several courses in this popular area are already being offered.
The M.A. in English offers students opportunities to extend their studies in Literature, Composition/Rhetoric, and Professional Writing. Some M.A. students are already full-time teachers who want to further their education to improve their promotion possibilities, while others see this program as a step toward their goal of enrolling in a Ph.D. program. Some students also graduate with the M.A. and become instructors at local colleges and universities.
Finally, the English Department works with every Kutztown University student as all students take College Composition (ENG 023), the required writing course. This course introduces students to the expectations that their college professors will have with regard to writing, thinking, and research skills.
I invite you to write or call with your questions about our department, degree programs, minors, or classes.
Janice Chernekoff, Chair
English Department
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-4353
Degree options at KU include the following programs:
B.A. English w/Cultural and Media Studies
B.S. Education/English (co-sponsored with Secondary Education)
B.A. Professional Writing w/Cultural and Media Studies