The English, Speech, and
Foreign Languages Department at Texas Woman's University offer
several programs of study for students. The Department offers
courses of study that lead toward an undergraduate minor, teacher
certification, and bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Below
is a brief overview of each.
Students may
pursue minors in English and Spanish,
providing further intensive study in a field that may complement
their major field.
Students may
pursue a BA in English, which provides a
broad overview of English and American literature, as well as
writing and linguistics, preparing students for careers in
editing, teaching, writing, or for further studies at the
graduate level.
Students may
pursue Teacher Certification,
completing a course of study in English, as well as a minor in
education, preparing them to teach English in grades 8-12.
Students may
pursue an MA in English, with three options
available (thesis, professional paper, or coursework only), each
of which provide deeper training in literary studies, as well as
additional training toward work as a professional in the field.
Students may
pursue a PhD in Rhetoric, with core foci
in History of Rhetoric and Composition Pedagogy, along with a
third student-determined focus in a related field, preparing
students for careers in writing, research, teaching, and more.
