Program Overview

English Department Programs

The University of Iowa's English Department offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• Majors, Minors, and Certificates
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Education
  • Track in Literary Publishing
  • Minor in English
  • Undergraduate-to-Graduate Program
• Honors in English
• Experiential Learning
  • Student Organizations
  • Undergraduate Ambassadors
• Undergraduate Advising
• Awards and Scholarships
• Careers and Opportunities

Graduate Programs

• Degrees and Certificates
  • Master of Arts in English
  • The Nonfiction Writing Program
  • Doctor of Philosophy in English
• Admissions Process
• Funding
• Careers and Opportunities

Track in Literary Publishing

The Track in Literary Publishing is an addition to the English major, providing hands-on publishing experience led by professionals in the field. This track exposes students to the history and practice of literary publishing while developing their skills in editing, proofreading, and writing with clarity and purpose. Courses range across print and digital media, and students who complete the track will have experienced hands-on work in the field and gained insight into career opportunities.

Program Details

The Literary Publishing Track is open to any student majoring in English or English and Creative Writing. The track courses will count towards the English major but will, in most cases, involve taking extra hours beyond the standard major.

Publications and Research

• Books by Faculty
• Reading Matters
• Out of Iowa Newsletter
• Philological Quarterly
• Recent PhD Dissertations
• Montpellier Exchange

People

• Faculty
• Adjunct Faculty
• Visiting Faculty
• Emeritus Faculty
• Staff
• Graduate Students
• Graduate Assistants

About the Department

• News
• Events
  • Krause Series in Contemporary Nonfiction
• Facilities
• History of the Department
• Alumni
  • CLAS Alumni and Friends
  • UI Alumni and Friends