Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in English are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities including education and professional writing. The program also offers excellent preparation for graduate or law school.
A minor in English or Professional Writing pairs well with many degrees and allows students to impress potential employers with their ability to speak and write effectively.

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ English graduates will develop:

  • An understanding of how language and literature reflect and shape cultural values.
  • A functional proficiency in all aspects of the English language.
  • An understanding of culture as demonstrated in language and literature.
  • The ability to think and write critically about literature.
  • A respect for language and literature as a powerful humanizing tool.

Careers

The English major is flexible and challenging enough to serve as a great foundation for many careers, such as:

  • Arts Advocacy & Management
  • Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
  • Medicine
  • Publishing
  • Teaching
  • Theatre
  • Writing & Editing