Welcome

Welcome to the English Department at New Mexico State University. We provide specialized study in Literature, Rhetoric and Professional Communication, and Creative Writing. We have award-winning faculty who are dedicated to maintaining a friendly and stimulating intellectual environment. We offer small classes that encourage active and meaningful participation for all students.

We offer the following degrees:

• a Doctorate in Rhetoric and Professional Communication
• a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in Fiction and Poetry
• Master of Arts degrees in:
  • Literature
  • Rhetoric and Professional Communication
  • Creative Writing
  • English Studies for Teachers
• a Bachelor of Arts in English
• Bachelor of Arts degrees in English with emphases in:
  • Literature, Language and Culture
  • Rhetoric, Digital Media, and Professional Communication
  • Creative Writing
• undergraduate minors in:
  • English
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Rhetoric and Professional Communication
  • Medieval and Early Modern Studies

In addition to our programs, the English department offers a number of awards and scholarships to support our undergraduate and graduate students. More information on the most recent award winners can be found here.