English B.S.
Program description
The BS in English prepares students to succeed in professional organizations in myriad fields. Concepts learned and skills developed through the English major will be advantageous in a wide range of employment situations, such as education, media, business, and in technical writing, proofreading, editing, publishing, freelance work, and any career requiring skills in analysis, problem-solving, research, or written and verbal communication, such as paralegals, newsletter editors, critics, marketing coordinators, proofreaders, researchers, librarians, managers, sales associates, and media analysts. Substantial numbers of English graduates find work in business, law, ministry, libraries, and other applied fields. A degree in English can also prepare students for graduate study in English, humanities, law, and medicine.
English graduates will gain an understanding and appreciation of the English language, develop critical thinking and theoretical application skills through the study and critique of literature, and gain insight into the importance of diversity.
The required minor or double major in another field allows students to further focus their professional career preparation.
Program outcomes for graduates:
Demonstrate proficiencies in the intensive writing processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, and editing for professional presentation
Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in personal and professional writing
Demonstrate multicultural awareness of the scope and variety of literary works from around the world, literary movements, and literary theories
Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view, and understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within global contexts
Think critically, analyze, interpret, and articulate an informed personal reaction to world literature through writing, discussion, and presentation
Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding
English graduates will gain an understanding and appreciation of the English language, develop critical thinking and theoretical application skills through the study and critique of literature, and gain insight into the importance of diversity.
The required minor or double major in another field allows students to further focus their professional career preparation.
Program outcomes for graduates:
Demonstrate proficiencies in the intensive writing processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, and editing for professional presentation
Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in personal and professional writing
Demonstrate multicultural awareness of the scope and variety of literary works from around the world, literary movements, and literary theories
Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view, and understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within global contexts
Think critically, analyze, interpret, and articulate an informed personal reaction to world literature through writing, discussion, and presentation
Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding