English (Literature/Writing/Secondary Education)

To study English is to explore — deeply and rewardingly — the rich legacy of literature written in English. This tradition details how humans have attempted to make sense of their world and their place in that world.

“In our technocentric world … technology is about making the lives of humans better … [and] it is the humanities and social sciences that teach us about the human condition and how it might be improved,” said John Hennessy, chairman of Alphabet, the parent company of Google.

What are the features of Casper’s program?

English majors at CC work toward an associate degree in English, choosing from three possible concentrations:

• Literature emphasis
• Writing emphasis
• Secondary Education emphasis

Unique learning opportunities include:

Paid Writing Center tutor positions provide CC students, any major, with an on-campus, schedule-flexible opportunity to help peers write with confidence.

Students at Casper College can publish their work in the creative art publication, Expression Literary and Arts Magazine, and the student newspaper, Chinook. You can also gain experience by working as staff editors for these publications, learning layout and printing processes, design, event planning, and marketing and promotion.

Casper College offers a diverse array of campus activities for you to further your intellectual exploration outside the classroom:

• Literary Conference
• Humanities Festival
• Concerts and performances
• Events (lecture series, outings) at the Werner Wildlife Museum and the Tate Geological Museum
• Writing groups at the Werner Museum and the CC Writing Center

Love literature and writing but don’t want to major in English?

English courses can also count toward the cultural environment general education requirement for graduation.