The English Department at San Jose State University in San Jose, California, offers a comprehensive exploration of literature, language, and writing. It provides students with a dynamic environment to cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities essential for diverse careers. The department offers undergraduate programs with concentrations in areas like Literature, Creative Writing, and Professional and Technical Writing, alongside graduate programs including an MA in English and an MFA in Creative Writing. Drawing on the university's long history, the department fosters a vibrant academic community through resources like the Center for Literary Arts and the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies, preparing graduates for success in fields from education and publishing to technical writing and communications.
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SJSU's total enrollment was 35,751 in fall 2022, including nearly 8,900 graduate and credential students. SJSU's student population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation. As of fall 2022, graduate student enrollment, Asian, and international student enrollments at SJSU were the highest of any campus in the CSU system.
