Tallie Wheeler (’23)Cornerstone professors inspire me to be creative by challenging me. They encourage me to do my best in assignments while also giving me the tools necessary to think through problems.
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Bring literature to life with a B.A. in English Degree
The Bachelor of Arts in English program at Cornerstone University provides specialized knowledge in critical thinking, analysis, writing, research, and grammar that adds value in a broad range of careers and workplace settings. Classes in literary analysis, creative writing, language learning, and more prepare on campus students to consider the complexity and beauty of the human experience while developing workplace-ready communication skills.
With a major in English, you will:
- Explore the history of what it means to be human through the lens of a Christian worldview while reading writers from around the globe and across centuries.
- Practice literary interpretation and evaluation in various periods of imaginative literature.
- Enhance your understanding of history, sociology, and the written word by gaining insights into the form, style, and function utilized by authors.
- Cultivate your gifts of writing, research, and speaking to communicate ideas with persuasiveness, accuracy, creativity, and empathy.
- Examine a Christian theology of language learning while developing the ability to communicate in a new language.
- Develop creative habits and disciplines while participating in student organizations such as the English Society which publishes a literary journal titled The Makeshift Review or providing writing support with an on-campus job in the Writing Center.
Degree Type
- Bachelor of Arts
Format
- On Campus
- Online
Location
- Grand Rapids
Internships
On campus Cornerstone English majors gain real-world professional experience through an internship with employment partners around West Michigan and across the nation. Each internship provides hands-on experience in areas such as writing, publishing and editing.
Opportunities
- Our Daily Bread Ministries
- Baker Publishing Group
- Revue Magazine
Careers
English majors from Cornerstone University have a wide array of career paths ahead of them. Some go on to graduate school to become teachers or librarians, and others accept job positions in editing, publishing, and more.
Opportunities
- Archivist
- Editor
- Educator
- Librarian
- Narrator
- Paralegal
- Professional Proofreader
- Technical Writer
100%
Of Humanities Division graduates from the class of 2019 were employed or enrolled in graduate schools within six months of graduation.
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
100%
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Faculty
CU professors are devoted to the success of our students. Select a faculty member to learn more about their campus involvement, research interests and teaching responsibilities.
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