Your literary classes will expose you to a wide variety of works by authors from different times, places, and walks of life. Some courses will focus on only one or two authors, while others will invite you to perform comparative analysis of several works related to a single topic. There’s more to English than just literature! You’ll study films, playwriting, linguistics, language development, and multimedia. By exploring how we use language to communicate ideas, you’ll come to understand English as both an art and a science, allowing you to better express your own creative ideas. You’ll work with your academic advisor to create an English major that suits your needs. If you’re looking to teach English in grades 7-12, you’ll take graduate courses during your senior year. If becoming a writer is your objective, then you’ll take specific classes that concentrate on creative writing in different genres. Whatever your passion, there’s a way to make your degree in English work for you. In addition to your classes, you’ll be able to take on paid positions that allow you to build your teaching and leadership skills.

California Lutheran University (CLU) is a private liberal arts university located in Thousand Oaks, California. Established in 1959, the university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, but its mission is rooted in the Lutheran tradition of scholar-focused inquiry, which encourages questions, fosters openness, and promotes individual and collective understanding within a diverse and inclusive environment. The university offers a variety of programs in arts and sciences, business and economics, and education. It's known for its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that cover various fields including but not limited to Business Administration, Psychology, Biology, and Education.

CLU's campus is located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, providing students with access to a range of cultural and recreational opportunities. The campus itself features state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and performance venues.

Athletically, CLU is a part of the NCAA Division III and participates in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The university's teams, known as the Kingsmen and Regals, compete in a range of sports including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and more.

The university has a diverse student body representing many states in the U.S. and numerous countries around the world. It is committed to global engagement and understanding, making study abroad programs and cross-cultural exploration integral parts of its curriculum.