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About this Program

We offer engaging, unique courses that will ask you to think harder, write better and read more widely than you ever have before as you encounter works across genders, genres, cultures and ethnicities that will expand your mind and your world.

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Meet with an Academic Advisor

Meet with your professional academic advisor to explore the English Major and get your questions answered.

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Declare your English Major and Pick your Concentration

The Department of English offers real-world, relevant courses and new concentrations to match.

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Get Rowdy Ready

Follow the semester-by-semester steps outlined in the CLAS Student Success Roadmap to ensure your success at MSU Denver.

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Explore the Degree

Creative writing concentration 4-year plan
Literature, film & media concentration 4-year plan
Prof writing & rhetoric concentration 4-year plan

Benefits of Earning Your Degree at MSU Denver

The English degree program at MSU Denver offers you opportunities to stretch intellectually, creatively and professionally through internships, student teaching, and much more!

Four reasons to choose us:

1) Flexible Program Options

Flexible program options that meet your needs and get you to graduation sooner! Whether you want to be fully in-person or online or have a combination of the two, we have a program that’s right for you.

Our program includes on-campus, online and hybrid options.

2) Exclusive Scholarships

MSU Denver is among the most affordable four-year universities in the nation. Not only do we offer a high quality education at a low cost, the Department of English offers four exclusive scholarships for $1,000 toward 2024-25 tuition.

Learn more about our scholarship application and process.

3) Opportunities to Get Involved

Join our active student organizations to meet peers, make friends, gain leadership skills and find where you belong! The Department of English has four student-led organizations, MSU Denver FiLM Club, Creative Writing Club, MSU Denver Linguistics Club, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

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4) Hands-on Experience

Complete an internship at a local magazine. Present your research at a national conference. Publish your original work. Let your creativity flourish while you build your resume to land that dream job!

Career Opportunities for Our Graduates

An MSU Denver Bachelor of Arts in English can take you to graduate school, law school and springboard your career from writing and teaching to law and public service.

Alumni at Work

MSU Denver English program alumni work in numerous organizations in Colorado and across the nation, and they continue their studies across the globe!

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Why Choose MSU Denver

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Hispanic Serving Institution

MSU Denver has 36.7% Hispanic/Latinx students which the highest number of Hispanic/Latinx students among institutions of higher education in the state of Colorado.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

MSU Denver is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion and has been named one of the Top Colleges for Diversity by Insight Into Diversity for 10 consecutive years.

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Transfer Student Leader

50% of MSU Denver students are transfers. As the top transfer destination for Coloradans, our students make an immediate impact on our workforce and community.

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Contact Us with General and Advising Questions at msudenver-english@msudenver.edu

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Campus Location:
King Center
4th floor

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 173362
Campus Box 32
Denver, Colorado 80217-3362

Phone: 303-615-1800

Fax: 720-778-5760

For general and advising questions, please email: [email protected]

For questions regarding transfer courses, please email: [email protected]