Overview
The English department program is designed to develop the art of critical thinking and discerning judgment and to enrich the comprehension and perspective of its students as they aspire to truth and excellence in all areas of public and private life. The department contributes to the core requirements and provides a major in the liberal arts tradition.
Courses directed toward the core requirement serve a two-fold purpose: to train students in those writing skills for academic success and to instill a critical appreciation of literature.
A degree in English is among the most versatile a student can earn. The creative, critical, and perceptual skills it fosters prepare the student for graduate study and for a variety of rewarding careers in such fields as law, business, government, education, publishing, journalism, and public relations.