English Major
Bachelor of Arts English students become reflective readers and strong, inventive writers. You’ll learn about topics ranging from Shakespeare to depictions of race in literature from distinguished and internationally renowned faculty. Like all College of Liberal Arts undergraduate programs, the English major teaches you how to think creatively and critically, cultivate social intelligence and solve problems.
An English bachelor’s degree not only prepares you for graduate-level study in English literature and other academic disciplines, but also prepares you for careers that include advertising, business, education, government and law. Our well-established internship program and a popular career seminar that prepares English majors for life after graduation.
The English minor is an excellent way to extend the breadth of your education and interpreting the rich history of American, English and global literature. Whether you plan to become a lawyer, a doctor or a social worker, minoring in English helps you develop strong analytical thinking and writing skills. As a result, you’ll have better leverage in your job search or in graduate admissions