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An English degree equips you to become an effective communicator across diverse career paths. You'll study classic and contemporary writers to hone your analytical skills for today's world and beyond. With intimate class settings, you'll engage in thought-provoking discussions with professors and peers. This flexible B.A. or B.S. program lets you customize electives to match your professional goals, with optional concentrations in creative writing, literary studies, or professional writing. You can also combine it with another major or minor.
Graduates gain valuable experience through:
Internships in fields like nonprofit grant writing or business communications at organizations including United Way, Caterpillar Inc., and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Collaborative research projects with faculty
Local and national writing contests
A capstone career exploration project
Publishing opportunities in campus publications and National Novel Writing Month
Professional connections via the English club and Sigma Tau Delta honor society