英语系是密苏里大学的最大的人文系。路易斯（Louis），我们提供英语专业的本科和辅修专业，文学或写作研究专业的文学硕士学位，创意写作专业的文学硕士学位，以及专业和创意写作专业的本科证书。该系屡获殊荣的教师是敬业创新的老师，作家和研究人员，他们提供的课程反映了我们广泛的学科：从八世纪到二十一世纪的英美文学，当然还有课程具有说明性，分析性，说服力和创造力的写作，写作理论和写作教学，语言学，文学理论，世界文学，文学和科学，电影，修辞学和残疾研究。
UMSL’s BA in English equips you with in-demand expertise for a wide variety of professions. Program highlights include:<br>Diverse academics: Explore diverse literary genres, including Irish, American and British literature, and unique courses such as the Rhetoric of Horror, Sport Literature and Disability Studies.<br>Focused writing studies: Customize your English degree with a specialization in creative, professional or technical writing. Explore publishing with courses like Writers at Work and contribute to Litmag , our award-winning, student-run literary and arts journal.<br>Dedicated faculty: Learn from award-winning faculty with diverse research and teaching interests. Our faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship.<br>A supportive learning environment: Our Department of English offers small classes that foster collaborative learning. We also offer numerous scholarships for English majors.<br>Discover the transformative power of literature with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Our English degree program immerses you in the world of great literary works and equips you with exceptional writing skills to become a critical consumer and creator of digital content.<br>The Department of English offers a rich educational experience that spans classic British and American literature to contemporary, multifaceted narratives. Through classroom learning, research, internships and creative projects, you’ll explore diverse literary themes and develop sought-after analytical and communication skills for a broad range of career paths.<br>As an UMSL English major, you’ll learn to wield language for the greater good, engaging with texts that challenge, entertain and transform. You’ll not only develop a deep love for words but also learn to use them to advocate for awareness and change.