About the English Department

The English Department at Clemson University is among the nation's pioneers, combining literary studies and professional communications. Building on its history of offering its students a strong education in these fields at the graduate level, the English Department is expanding its degree offerings for undergraduates. Now students can choose between a concentration in Literature and a concentration in Writing and Publication Studies.

Students in both concentrations will complete a core curriculum providing a strong foundation in history, literature, critical inquiry, writing, and analysis. This foundation will prepare students to choose between the Literature and the Writing and Publication Studies (WPS) emphasis areas.

The English major at Clemson is a program that challenges students both to become active participants in humanistic study and to develop an understanding of the intersection between literature, research, literary expression, professional communication, rhetoric, and creative writing. Students will learn the skills necessary to become excellent communicators and will be challenged to do so intelligently in both academic and professional environments.