English

Welcome to the Department of English. One of the college's largest departments, we offer courses, student support services, and special learning opportunities to aid you.

English Department AI Philosophy

In the SUNY Orange English department, we believe that the act of writing has the potential to deepen students’ understandings of themselves and the world. We aim to empower each student to develop their own unique writing voice. The use of generative AI hinders the experience of writing as a process of discovery and genuine communication. 

Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences - English Track

English courses are part of many degree programs. Consult your advisor and refer to the SUNY Orange catalog to see which courses are applicable to your chosen program of study.

If you are interested in pursuing a degree in English, we offer a English Track - Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences degree.

Course Offerings

Our course offerings are in Developmental Reading & Writing, Freshman English, literature & creative writing electives, philosophy, religion and ethics. For specific course titles, click below.

• Courses: Developmental Reading, Writing, & ESL, Freshman English & 200-Level English Electives
• Courses: Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

Parkhurst Creative Writing Awards

The John Parkhurst Creative Writing Award recognizes excellence in creative writing by students at SUNY Orange. The award committee consist of English Department faculty who put out a call for publications later in the Fall semester & reviews submissions and announce winners in the Spring semester. A small sum of money is awarded to two recipients along with an invitation to share their work at a Department event.

Information Session: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 2:00PM in Middletown, Library 213

Parkhurst Creative Writing Awards Site