Degrees, minors and certificates
BA English — Literature Track
 The program in English literature produces graduates with a variety of
important, marketable skills: these include the ability to analyze
language thoughtfully and to write and speak clearly. As a consequence,
successful English majors make their way in a variety of
professions, ranging from business to government to law to teaching. In
addition, the program in literature prepares one for life by prompting
its graduates to explore questions about identity, culture,
relationships, and knowledge. Readers of literature learn to see the
provincial demarcations of their own lives within broader contexts. At
its best, the literature major encourages a passion about life—a passion
that influences one’s response to professional and personal challenges.
Graduates with this degree may choose to continue their studies in M.A.
or M.Ed. programs.
BA English — Professional Writing Track
This program within the English major is designed to prepare students
for careers as writers, editors, and publication managers. Professional
writing is a large and growing field. Coursework for the program
includes Technical Writing, Scientific Writing, Advertising Writing,
News and Feature Writing, Theories of Rhetoric, and the Electronic
Writer, as well as other courses. The capstone course of the program is
an internship with an area organization or institution, which has
included work with medical research, journalism, public relations, and
the military. This track is not intended for prospective teachers or
those planning on graduate school.
BA English and Secondary Education
Students pursuing this degree receive the training and credentials for
careers as high school English teachers. Further,
like literature-track English majors, they develop advanced critical
reading, writing, and research skills as they study composition,
linguistics, and a broad range of American, British, and world
literatures. Graduates with this degree may choose to continue their
studies in M.Ed. programs.
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