English, BA

Contact: Dr. Donald Ulin

From medieval Europe to African villages to the back roads of America, an English major will take students to new places and introduce them to the company of authors and characters they won’t meet anywhere else. Building on a solid core of British, American, and contemporary world literature, students design a curriculum to suit their own interests and career plans, drawing on courses from creative writing, environmental literature, and literatures from around the world.

The English major provides one of the strongest foundations for a wide range of careers, including business, law, teaching, public service, journalism, creative writing, and publishing. The reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills students will develop in the English major are the skills that will eventually take them past the entry-level position and into a career. Many English majors supplement their primary program with internships, academic minors, study abroad programs, and other enhancements.

A minor is not required, but many students combine the English major with minors in business, environmental studies, theater, public relations, or philosophy. Once students have chosen to major in English, an advisor will work with them to design a program that best meets their needs.