From lawyers to content managers and journalists to marketing strategists, the need to interpret, synthesize and create messages that communicate and persuade is key for what these professionals do each day. A degree in English provides a strong foundation to meet such challenges.
The undergraduate degree program in English is part of the College of Liberal Arts, which is about making connections freely—exploring human achievement, examining the past critically and discovering ways to build upon it, and understanding yourself and our diverse world in order to transform it.
Learn about the College of Liberal ArtsAs an English major at the Mount, you’ll develop critical thinking, research and communication skills, enabling you to pursue career paths in fields such as law, politics, marketing, communications, education, business or health care, just to name a few.
You’ll study a broad range of topics, including early, modern and contemporary British and American literature, epics, Shakespeare, modern Irish literature and American women writers. The department offers introductory courses in short fiction, poetry and creative writing, as well as literary study courses which cover texts from the Middle Ages through the 18th century and from Romanticism through the contemporary period.
Courses in world literatures, including African, Caribbean, Japanese, Latin American, Indian and Islamic cultures are also available. Additionally, you’ll study the English language and advanced study in fiction and poetry.
A degree in English may be one of the most flexible and versatile majors available. Upon graduation, just a few career opportunities include becoming a journalist with a media outlet, a legislative aid for a political office, or a digital copywriter for a tech company. You could even go to law school or graduate school, or help businesses and organizations from any industry with their communication needs.
View a full listing of all english major courses and a sample four-year course sequence.
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Richmond, Virginia / Major: English, Conflict, Peace, and Social Justice
I was SGA Student Body President, a Resident Assistant, editor of Lighted Corners/Mountain Echo/Tolle Lege/Emmitsburg News-Journal, and a Women's Fellowship Leader. I became involved in these activities because I loved everything the Mount had to offer and I wanted to see those opportunities expanded to other students and community members. I loved telling the story of the university through the different magazines, journals, and newspapers. And I especially loved representing and advocating for the student body.
After the Mount: Marketing Assistant at BB Communications Agency
Mount graduates with a degree in English have gone on to work with organizations and hold positions such as:
And have pursued graduate degrees at institutions such as:
An English minor from the Mount can pair with many different majors, providing you with additional skills. Combine with an economics major to become a PR director for a financial institution, a history major to prepare you for law school, or a criminal justice major to become a spokesperson for a local law enforcement agency.
A creative writing minor is also available to any
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