Program Overview

Department of English and Comparative Literature

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at San José State University offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Graduate Programs

• Master of Arts in English: This program provides students with a comprehensive education in English literature and language.
  • Important Dates for M.A. Students
  • M.A. Admissions
  • MA FAQ
  • MA Program Learning Outcomes
  • MA Thesis
  • Ten Reasons to Apply for an MA in English
  • M.A. Comprehensive Exam
  • Meet the MA Students
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in creative writing.
  • Creative Writing Student and Alumni Achievements
  • Meet the MFA Students
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Important Dates for MFA Students
  • Literary History of San Jose
  • MFA Admission Requirements
  • MFA Comprehensive Exam
  • MFA Creative Writing Week
  • MFA Faculty
  • MFA Literary Practicum
  • MFA Program Learning Outcomes
  • MFA Reading List
  • MFA Thesis Guidelines
  • Past MFA Events

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Arts in English: This program provides students with a comprehensive education in English literature and language.
• Bachelor of Arts in Prep for Teaching: This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching.
• Certificate Program in Professional and Technical Writing: This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in professional and technical writing.
• Major with Concentration in Creative Writing: This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in creative writing.
• Major with Concentration in Professional and Technical Writing: This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in professional and technical writing.
• Minor in Comparative Literature: This program provides students with a comprehensive education in comparative literature.
• Minor in Creative Writing: This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in creative writing.
• Minor in Literature: This program provides students with a comprehensive education in literature.
• Minor in Professional and Technical Writing: This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in professional and technical writing.

Literary History of San Jose

San Jose State University is situated in a region of central California with a rich literary history. The area has been home to many famous writers, including Richard Henry Dana, Mary Austin, Jack London, George Sterling, and Robert Louis Stevenson. The university's location provides students with a unique opportunity to study and appreciate the literary history of the region.

Faculty

The Department of English and Comparative Literature has a diverse and experienced faculty. The faculty includes department administration, emeritus faculty, and current instructors. The department also has a number of faculty publications and faculty by specialty.

Community and Events

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is committed to community engagement and hosts a number of events throughout the year. These events include the Dorothy Wright Teaching Awards, graduate conference, and legacy of poetry. The department also has a number of student groups and organizations, including the English Club and the Creative Writing Club.

Resources

The Department of English and Comparative Literature has a number of resources available to students, including advising forms, advisors, awards and scholarships, careers, honors program, opportunities, scholarship award recipients, student groups, and syllabi. The department also has a number of resources for faculty, including department administration, emeritus faculty, faculty corner, faculty publications, and faculty by specialty.