The English Department at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in Arcata, California, provides a comprehensive and engaging study of language, literature, and writing. The program is designed to cultivate strong critical thinking, analytical, and communication abilities, preparing students for a wide array of career paths. With a strong emphasis on social justice, the curriculum encourages students to explore how language can be used as a tool for change and to amplify diverse voices through hands-on learning. Students benefit from a supportive community and close faculty interaction while delving into areas from global literatures and creative writing to language studies and digital humanities. The department offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees, equipping graduates for success in fields like education, publishing, professional writing, and more.
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California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt, Humboldt or Cal Poly) is a public university in Arcata, California. It is one of three polytechnic universities in the California State University (CSU) system and the northernmost campus in the system. The main campus, situated hillside at the edge of a coast redwood forest, has commanding views overlooking Arcata, much of Humboldt Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The college town setting on the California North Coast, 8 miles (13 km) north of Eureka, 279 miles (449 km) north of San Francisco, and 654 miles (1052.51 km) north of Los Angeles is notable for its natural beauty. It is the most westerly four-year university in the contiguous United States. Humboldt is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI).
