Shape the World
English Writing and Publication Studies at LaGrange is about more than reading and writing. It’s about becoming a skilled communicator who can thrive in any field. From literature and creative writing to digital content and publication, you’ll gain the insight and tools to express ideas with clarity and power.
Find Your Voice
English Writing and Publication Studies at LaGrange develops the ability to read closely, think independently and write with precision — across the full range of literary and professional forms. Students don’t just study writing; they practice it in every genre the discipline offers.
Courses cover areas including:
- Fiction
- Poetry
- Drama
- Nonfiction
- Film & Media
- Digital Content
- Publication
- Critical Writing
- Literary Analysis
Every major completes a capstone experience that showcases their growth as a communicator.
Combine English Writing & Publication Studies with the sciences for careers in medicine or counseling or with a foreign language for opportunities in translation and interpretation.
“Writing and Publication Studies at LaGrange helped me develop an analytical, critical and creative way of thinking that has helped me advance in my career. WRPS goes beyond reading; it's about creative problem solving and adaptation.”
Where Graduates Go
English Writing & Publication Studies graduates leave LaGrange with skills that translate across industries — and alumni have gone on to prove it.
Graduate Study
- Law school
- Seminary
Master’s Programs
- Higher Education Administration
Career Paths Include
- Journalist / Editor
- Digital Content Creator
- Corporate Communications
- Public Relations Specialist
- Educator / Professor
- Lawyer
Why English Writing & Publication Studies at LaGrange?
- Courses across fiction, poetry, drama, film, media, and nonfiction — the full range of the craft
- Capstone experience demonstrating professional-level communication skills
- Faculty mentorship developing both critical and creative abilities
- 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio — small classes where your writing gets real attention
- A degree that pairs naturally with nearly any other field or career path