克利夫蘭州立大學(xué)

The English major equips students to understand the historical, cultural, and social context of literature, as well as to excel in their own writing. Studying literature fosters critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and an understanding of how language shapes our world, from daily interactions, workplaces, to the creative arts.

WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?

BA graduates in English often move forward to MA programs in writing and teaching, MFA programs in creative writing, and PhD programs in literature. Completing a major in English can lead you to the following career paths: Grant Writer, Creative Writer, Editor, Professor, Museum Educator, Human Resources, Researcher, Communications Director, Publicity, Non-profit/Community Relations, Lawyer, Journalist, Marketing, Language Arts Teacher, Librarian, Advancement, Advertising Professional, Technical Writer, Corporate Communications.

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?

Skills developed within this major include the ability to do the following: write clearly, effectively, and persuasively; formulate a research project that investigates a substantial issue; conduct research using multiple sources; analyze language and writing to understand their formal, cultural, and historical dimensions; employ critical thinking to develop and advance an independent argument; report research findings effectively in an oral presentation.

CONCENTRATIONS

The English major emphasizes the study of British and American literature. Concentrations are available in literature, creative writing, and secondary English licensure.

ACCELERATED 3+3 DEGREE

The CSU/Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 3+3 program permits a student who has completed three years of undergraduate study to be admitted to the College of Law to begin J.D. studies. The undergraduate degree will be awarded upon successful completion of the first full year of the J.D. curriculum, thus permitting the student to graduate with both an undergraduate and law degrees in six rather than seven years of full-time study (or its equivalent). In effect, the first year of law school completes the fourth year of the undergraduate degree (serving, in effect, as undergraduate elective courses) and serves as the first year of law school. This arrangement saves both time and money for the student.