English

The English major is designed to imbue students with sensitivityto multiculturalism and to the profound power of language. Upper-level requirements for research and criticism prepare students intentionally for graduate school and professional careers. Close reading of a wide diversity of authors and texts, as well as specific attention to issues of peace and social/environmental justice, provide flexibility to accommodate shifts in canonicity, theory, and pedagogical research while supporting individual exploration. By identifying the techniques and impact of successful writers, students develop their own expressive abilities, identify important personal issues, increase empathy for others, and discover their own voices and styles through written discourse. Graduates with an English major apply their abilities in a range of careers from law, journalism, publishing, advertising, film criticism, education, and technical writing, to ministry, business, politics, and public relations.

Licensure requirements are updated regularly. Students should consult with teacher education program personnel for current requirements.