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About English
About The Department
The English department of California State University, Sacramento, is a community of teachers, scholars, writers, and support staff whose primary mission is to promote learning in composition, creative writing, English education, linguistics, literature, and the teaching of English as a second language.
The department of English strongly affirms our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), which remains fully compliant with federal and state laws, including Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, and California’s Proposition 209
Department Chair Office Hours spring 2025:
Tues 1-2 pm, Weds 11 am-12 pm, Thurs 2-3 pm (Calaveras Hall 104)
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Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
We offer two Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees: a B.A. in English and a B.A. in English-Precredential. Minor programs include Creative Writing, English, and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Students can also earn certificates in TESOL, Professional Writing, Teaching Composition, and Writing for Film, Stage, & TV. Full details on the courses required to complete a certificate are below. To apply, please submit the Attestation of Completion of Certificate Requirements form.
Graduate Programs
- English M.A. (with concentrations in Creative Writing and Literature): For students who wish to further their understanding of literature or their creative writing talent; preparation for teaching at community colleges, a career in writing, and/or admission to a Ph. D. or MFA program.
- MA in Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing: Offers preparation for careers in fields such as education, journalism, publishing, law, technical writing, advertising, arts administration, or civil service; or to pursue study at the doctoral level. We also offer certificates in Teaching Composition.
- TESOL M.A.: Recommended for candidates wishing to teach ESL in community college programs or in university programs in the US or overseas. We also offer certificates in TESOL.
Student & Faculty Resources
Student Resources
- Student Employment
- Faculty Office Hours - Spring 2025
- Advisors
- 2025 Bazzanella Literary Award
- Fall 2025 Course Description Booklet
- Spring 2025 Course Description Booklet
- Fall 2024 Course Description Booklet
Graduate Student Resources
Faculty Resources
Advising and Program Worksheets
Undergraduate Program Worksheets
Catalog Year Fall 2020 and later:
- Bachelor of English
- Bachelor of English with Pre-Credential Preparation
- Minor in English
- Minor in Creative Writing
- Minor in TESOL
- Certificate A - TESOL
- Certificate - Professional Writing
- Certificate - Writing for Film, Stage, and Television
Graduate Program Worksheets
Catalog Year Fall 2020 and later:
- M.A in Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing
- M.A in English -- Creative Writing Concentration
- M.A in English -- Literature Concentration
- Master of TESOL
- Certificate B - TESOL
- Teaching Composition Certificate
Program worksheets for catalog years prior to Fall 2020 are available on our Canvas English Dept. Student Portfolios and Advising page.
Campus Resources
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Find Us
Department of English
Calaveras Hall,
103
Mon. – Fri., 8 AM to 5 PM,
Closed for lunch 12–1 PM
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-2875
english@csus.edu