English Studies BA

The study of English opens up possibilities for students interested in the power of the imagination and the written word. You will develop awareness of language and narrative as media through which knowing and perception take place. Foundational courses in literature provide wide knowledge of culture and your place in the big picture, then English: Literature and Writing majors pursue their interests by taking their choice of courses across the fields of creative writing, literature, linguistics, and professional writing. Along the way, English students develop professional skills--creative and critical habits, including an understanding of human beings and the ability to use writing to effect--that make them strong candidates for a wide variety of careers and leadership roles. English is a useful complement for majors or minors--or careers--in Business, Political Science, Mass Communication, Psychology, and other fields. Our graduates also report that their English degree prepared them well for continuing on to graduate or professional schools.