A major or minor in English at CSU-Pueblo provides direct access to many careers and the solid foundation necessary to pursue further study in other areas.

Specially designed programs in English prepare students for teaching at the elementary or secondary levels.

English majors also become professional writers and editors. A minor in professional writing and a minor in creative writing also available, as well as an English major with creative-writing emphasis.

Combining the study of English with other academic programs or graduate study opens doors to careers in college teaching, law, technical writing, sales and marketing, administration, social work and all other areas requiring human interaction.

The CSU-Pueblo English Program seeks to help students learn how to explore and articulate thinking in the most effective ways possible. English students at CSU-Pueblo receive the guidance, support, and inspiration necessary to improve their language and thinking abilities.

Drawing on such resources as a state-of-the-art computerized classroom, a friendly and supportive Writing Room, and a dedicated staff of outstanding writing and literature instructors, CSU-Pueblo English majors develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in our changing world. English Program faculty pride themselves on their availability for individual conferences and their willingness to work with enthusiastic students on independent study projects.

CSU-Pueblo's English degree program offers small classes and individual attention from a highly qualified faculty. Through their choices of English electives, students may focus on the study of the English language, literature, or writing

The department also offers special overseas study courses in the summer in such places as London and Stratford-upon-Avon.

English faculty assist writing students in scheduling public readings of their work and in publishing The Hungry Eye literary magazine and Southern Colorado Magazine.

Planning Sheets (downloadable PDF documents)

B.A.-English

B.A.-English with Secondary Teaching Endorsement

B.A.-English with Creative Writing Emphasis

Minor in Creative Writing

Minor in Professional Writing

M.A. in English