该系为本科生提供文学，语言学，专业写作和修辞学专业，并为研究生提供各种硕士和博士学位课程。在这些课程和其他活动中，学生和教职员工共同对语言（书写，口语或阅读）充满热情。
The Baylor University Department of English grants the M.A. and Ph.D. in English and American literature, offering training in all major historical periods, focusing on literary aesthetics and criticism. Literature and religion is a historical and ongoing strength of the graduate program. Our esteemed faculty strive to prepare all students for their individual plan post-graduation, whether it be a career in college or university instruction, continuing their graduate education, or embarking on various alt-ac pursuits. Were proud of our Ph.D. completion percentage and job placement rate and have been ranked best in the nation for Student Support and Outcomes by the National Research Council.