Program(s) Available: B.A., Minor
Do you love reading and writing? Do you find yourself correcting your friends and family members on their grammar? If you enjoy learning about literature, linguistics and writing, the English major may be for you.
At Northwest, English majors explore literature, writing, linguistics and the history of the English language. If you want to use writing in your future career, this may be the program for you. Your writing and grammar skills will improve tremendously! Courses teach linguistics, writing pedagogy, community literacies, publishing, workplace writing and creative writing. You'll also get to discuss pieces of work and analyze them through artistic, social and scientific lenses.
Without language, where would we be? How would we communicate with one another? How would we express ourselves? English is a special major because it can be utilized in every industry. Everyone needs good writers, Whether with the social media team at a construction company or literary creative-writing. Northwest's English major molds students into excellent writers and communicators.
A Bachelor of Arts in English is available at Northwest. View the 4-year plan or catalog for courses and more information.
A Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing is available at Northwest. View the 4-year plan or catalog for courses and more information.
If you want to pursue writing but also are passionate about something else, you may consider adding a minor in English. This 24-credit-hour program teaches students the foundations of American and English literature. Additionally, students will learn skills related to creative writing, writing for professionals and playwriting. To learn more, view the academic catalog.
Thu, April 9, 2026
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School of Language, Literature and Writing
660.562.1265
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“I have taken a variety of classes that pushed me to think critically and explore new perspectives. I am incredibly thankful that I chose to pursue my dreams at Northwest because the English program made me the person I am today.”
McKenzy Gauert
English major
GreenTower Press is a small press supported by the school and managed by two faculty members. GreenTower Press publishes a highly lauded literary magazine, The Laurel Review. Each term, student interns gain professional publishing experience with GreenTower Press and The Laurel Review. Students work as editors-in-training at The Laurel Review, where they read, evaluate and edit manuscripts for publication.
Medium Weight Forks is an arts and literary magazine published by students in a publications skills course every spring.
The Writing Center offers tutoring and other services to all Northwest students. Many students from the school gain valuable experience as writing tutors or student managers! Students also have the opportunity to work as writing fellows with faculty in classrooms.
Students in professional writing complete practicum-based exercises and the occasional real-world projects for regional businesses and organizations.
Although internships are not required with the English major, they are highly encouraged. Interns have worked with the following organizations:
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