English at San José State
English majors enter a wide array of careers, including teaching, technical writing, law, and business.
Small Classes
Enjoy small classes taught by actively publishing faculty. Work with your professors to become the best writer possible.
Congratulations to Susan Shillinglaw
2012-2013 President's Scholar. Click here to read more.
Earn Your Teaching Credential
SJSU has been training California teachers since 1857.
Creative Writing Program
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in creative writing.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join the English Department Google Email Group!
Majors/Minors: Send an email to engdept-group+subscribe@sjsu.edu
MFA/MAs: Send an email to enggrad-group+subscribe@sjsu.edu
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Download course greensheets(syllabi) here.
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IMPACTION STATEMENT
The Department of English and Comparative Literature welcomes all students admitted to the University. There are no extra criteria for admissions to the Department's major programs. University policies relating to disqualification and probation may be accessed at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/.






