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Department of English and Comparative Literature
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.
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.
University Writing Program
The Department is responsible for all First Year Composition courses (English 1A & 1B). Since we teach more than 1500 students each semester, we are dedicated to training incoming students for the rigors of college-level writing.
News & Announcements
Join us for the 2012 MFA Graduation Reading, Saturday 5/19, 2:30pm.
Spring 2012 Graduate Newsletter is now available.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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/.
