Most NOVA students need at least two courses in written communication that we offer through the English department; check your degree requirements here. 

Don’t stop there! We have a range of literature and writing courses available at the Loudoun Campus, including our popular courses in American Literature I and American Literature II, World Literature, Mythological Literature, Film and Literature, Children’s Literature, Creative Writing, Southern Literature, and  Shakespeare. Check the Schedule of Classes to see which ones best fit your schedule.

We also offer a variety of English courses through our Honors program and an active Reston Reading series organized by Loudoun professors.

If you are excited about English studies, learn more about the A.A. in Liberal Arts English Specialization program offered at NOVA. It is a great start for transferring to a four-year college or university for a major in English, creative writing, writing and rhetoric or other professional writing/communication degrees. 

Our Certificate in Professional Writing is also a great way for both full-time NOVA students and working professionals to develop skills in composing, designing and editing a range of texts for careers in media, business, government, science and industry. 

Learn more about what our transfer partners are doing in the English departments at George Mason, the University of Virginia, James Madison University, and Virginia Tech, or for more information about transfer resources overall.