English: Literature

Pen your future.

Many English majors have their sights on a future as a teacher or writer. But the degree opens doors to many other types of professions, too. In this program, you will gain a broad liberal arts education and build critical thinking and writing skills that are highly valued in careers in education, publishing, communications, politics and law — to name a few.

As an English major, you will undergo intensive writing training and develop your professional communication skills. By specializing in literature, you will develop critical thinking, analytical and writing skills through deep study of literature, history and theory.