The Department of English was a part of the Humanities Department until 1969. At the time, the bachelor’s degree was an English degree with a literature concentration. During the 1970s, experts in language and linguistics began developing the linguistic track seen today.
Officially, in 1977 the two-track program began (Linguistics and Literature). The English as a Second Language program was also implemented during this time.
In 1980, the Master’s in English Education was created and revisions were made in 1985.
Recently in 2022, the Master’s in English Literature was developed. Since then, all programs have expanded to meet the needs of our growing population and diverse interests.
