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 Programs of Study: Major or Minor in English! Or maybe a Masters Degree?

The Department offers BA programs in General Literature, American literature, Linguistics, General Writing, and Creative Writing, and Master’s Programs in Literature and English-as-a-Second Language.   Also offered are literature courses satisfying general education and core requirements for all UT students.   The English Department is home to the Composition Program which offers courses in college-level academic, professional, business, and technical writing.