Language inspires how we think, connect, and create. As an English major at NAU, you’ll learn how to use language with precision and purpose to make an impact in the world.
Top 10 for English degrees awarded to Native American students
Language supports understanding and fosters community. As an English major, you’ll learn how and why words have the power to connect people and create change. Through writing, literature, linguistics, rhetoric, and education, you’ll gain the insight and creativity to flourish in any field. Many graduates go on to teach, write, publish, and advocate across education, law, policy, technology, and the arts.
You’ll study in small, discussion-based classes, with opportunities to customize your studies through internships, research, and specialized courses like AI for Workplace Writing and Young Adult Indigenous Literature.
Through professional writing, rhetoric and digital media studies, literature, creative writing, English education, and applied linguistics, award-winning faculty will help you develop the skills and perspectives that inspire change, on campus and beyond.
As an English major at NAU, you will:
There are several scholarships available to students in the Department of English, made possible by generous donors. Applications for scholarships and awards can be accessed through the ScholarshipUniverse website.
There are many ways to get involved, share your work, connect, and build community within NAU’s Department of English.
Get practical support including tutoring, reviews, workshops, and certifications through the Lumberjack Writing Center. Open to all NAU students, the center provides a welcoming space to explore ideas and refine your work.
At NAU’s Department of English, faculty are award-winning scholars and writers who bring passion and perspective to the classroom. They’ll challenge you to think deeply about how to use language as a tool for connection and change.
Gain experience in teaching and writing instruction with a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA). The position requires about 20 hours of work per week consisting of four classroom teaching hours, six hours of regularly scheduled instruction at the Lumberjack Writing Center, plus office hours and grading. GTAs must also participate in English 601 their first semester of the assistantship.
Learning extends beyond the classroom at NAU. Events like readings, workshops, and guest lectures bring ideas to life and connect you with peers who share your passion for words. Every event hosted by the Department of English and CAL is a chance to explore new perspectives and strengthen your skills.
"The professors and staff in the English Department at NAU take the time to get to know their students. I know all of my professors and feel comfortable going to them for guidance in my classes, program, and future career. The English Department professors are what make this program unique; I could not have gotten the individualized attention that I have as an undergraduate, and now a graduate student, at any other university."
Write your next chapter at NAU. Apply now to study the power of language, literature, and imagination and find out where words can take you.
Your gift to NAU’s Department of English helps students find their voice and share their ideas with the world. Donations support scholarships, research, and creative projects that turn a passion for words into lifelong impact.