Majors and minors are offered in the departments of English and Ethnic Studies. English also offers two graduate degrees: the master of arts degree in English and American literature, and the master of fine arts degree in creative writing.

Majors and minors are also offered in comparative literature, French and Francophone studies, Latin American studies, literary and cultural studies, Spanish and Spanish American studies, and women’s studies.

The division offers minors only in book art, film studies, and journalism.

In addition, Letters offers required and elective courses for programs and departments outside the division including American studies; intermedia arts; political, legal, and economic analysis (PLEA), and public policy.