OSU English Department

The study of English literature and language is fundamental to any education. Not only does it provide familiarity with the literary works that shape cultural heritage, but it develops the ability to think analytically, to write effectively, and to consider various points of view.

Since its inception in the 1960s, the English Department at Oklahoma State University has attracted and served students with a diversity of interests. It offers a variety of courses, most of them small lectures and discussion classes. The curriculum supports intensive study in specific areas but allows students to combine them according to their own professional goals. BA, MA, MFA and PhD degrees are awarded through the department, and a full range of courses is offered in six areas:

The English Department also works with OSU to provide additional services: the Writing Center, the International Teaching Assistant Program, the OSU Writing Project, and exciterbulb.

Department News

The Poet Ai named United States Artists Ford Fellow

"Chosen for the caliber and impact of their work, these exceptional artists embody our nation's vast cultural, ethnic, and geographic diversity. Each was awarded an unrestricted grant of $50,000 in recognition of their outstanding creative contributions."