Humanities Division

Degree:

Description:

The English program seeks to introduce students to the important literature of world culture with an aim of developing them into effective and ethically responsible communicators, writers, and leaders who can understand moral choices and can design, express, interpret, and evaluate written literature in light of a Christian world and life view.

What types of students succeed in this program?

Students who excel in the field of English are those who enjoy reading and are generally creative and artistic.  The English program is broad to include those who enjoy reading and analyzing literature, those who enjoy expressing their creativity through writing, and those who desire to teach others.
 

What can I do with this major or minor?

With a major in English you are able to teach English literature and writing.  You can also work in the publishing field as a writer or editor.  You can also be prepared to work as a poet or writer.  An English major is also great preparation for graduate school studies in literature, cultural studies, or linguistics.

Account Executive
Editor, Film/Video
Literary Agent
Actor/Actress
Editor, Magazine
Loan Officer
Administrative Assistant
Editor, News
Lobbyist
Administrator
Editor, Newspaper
Magazine Writer
Advertising Copywriter
Editor, Publications
Management Trainee
Analyst
Manuscript Reader
Artist
Editor, Writer
Market Research
Editorial Assistant
Marketing Specialist
Attorney
Education & Training
Marketing Writer
Author - Fiction Non-Fiction
Educational Program Specialist
Mass Media Assistant
Scientific Writer
Entertainment Agent
Media Planner
Bank Officer
Fashion Merchandiser
Medical Records Biographer
Foreign Correspondent
Narrator
Book Critic
Freelance Writer/Consultant
Novelist
Business Manager
Fundraiser
Paralegal
Circulation Assistant
Greeting Card Writer
Paralegal Assistant
City Manager
Hearing Officer
Personnel Manager
College Professor
Hotel & Motel Manager
Playwright
Columnist/Commentator
Human Resource Specialist
Poet
Comedy Writer
Human Service Practitioner
Politician
Communications Manager
Humorist/Comedian
Probation and Parole Officer
Congressional Aide
Information Abstractor
Product Manager
Copywriter
Insurance Agent
Program Manager
Corrective Therapist
Interior Designer
Proofreader
Creative Writer
Interpreter & Translator
Property Manager
Critic, Art/Book
Investment Counselor/Manager
Public Administrator
Crossword Puzzle Writer
Journalist
Public Relations Specialist
Curator
Labor Relations Specialist
Public Speaker
Customer Service
Publicity Assistant
Desktop Publisher
Legal Assistant
Publisher
Director
Librarian
Publishing Assistant
Radio-TV Commentator
Sales Representative
Special Events Coordinator
Radio-TV Newscaster
Sales/Service Manager
Speech Writer
Reading Consultant
Script Reader
Sports Writer
Reporter
Singer/Voice
Stockbroker
Research Assistant
Teacher
Talent Agent
Researcher/Pollster
Social Welfare Examiner
Teacher (all levels)
Retail Sales
Social Worker
ESL Teacher
Technical Consultant
Translator
Writer
Technical Writer
Underwriter
Documentation Specialist
Training Specialist
Video Scriptwriter/Producer

What are some of internships or partnerships with this program?

Possible internships include positions with publishing houses (both local and international), local media firms, local schools (both public and private), teaching English internationally.

What is the future outlook with a degree in this area?

The field of English continues to grow, especially internationally.  English is the major language of the arts, literature, commerce, and popular culture.
 

See admissions (prospective students) or career services (current students) for more information