Overview

The English program at California State University Chico makes sense of language in its stunning diversity through creative, editorial, linguistic, literary, and rhetorical work. and also makes community by sharing commonalities and recognizing differences.

Faculty

Faculty in the English department are active scholars in their disciplines and have won major university teaching prizes. In addition to advising and service-related duties both across the campus community and in the Chico community at-large, departmental faculty have a wide range of teaching and research interests, including cross-disciplinary work, with faculty working in six areas:

Composition/Rhetoric
Creative Writing
English Education
Linguistics
Literary Editing and Publishing
Literature

Facilities

The Department of English is located in the Arts and Humanities Building, a state-of-the-art academic building also housing two University art galleries, The Janet Turner Print Museum, and the Zingg Recital Hall. Facilities include ESL (English as a Second Language) Support Services, where student tutors gain (paid!) practical experience helping non-native and heritage learners improve their English proficiency; smart classrooms with integrative learning technology; and an open collaborative space where students can study, work on digital and group projects, or extend discussions begun in class.

Career Outlook

The beauty of a major in English lies in its flexibility. English majors possess the ability to think analytically and imaginatively, speak and write articulately, and read critically with an eye to the subtleties and nuances of language. Consequently, English majors gain employment in a variety of fields and professions—from education, business, medicine, research, politics and government to publishing, law, community activism, entertainment, media, and journalism. In short, English majors are present in almost any career.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Rhetoric and Writing

Approaches to Literary Genres

Principles of Language

Speech Communication Fundamentals

Shakespeare

Modern World Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chico, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a university-preparatory secondary/high school program with a 3.0 (B in the U.S. system) or "Very Good" GPA

University-preparatory mathematics courses including beginning algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. All must have passing grades (C or better, or the equivalent)

Must have English Proficiency

The SAT/ACT test is not required for admission. Although not required, higher-level test scores may allow you to be placed into higher level English and/or Math courses

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19552 USD / year

≈ 19552 USD / year
Out-of-State

19552 USD / year

≈ 19552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8896 USD / year

≈ 8896 USD / year

Living costs

Chico

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Faculty

Facilities

Career Outlook

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chico

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