BA in English - English Language Arts in Milwaukee United States | Marquette University

English majors gain lifelong skills, perspectives, and knowledge through diverse courses in literature, writing, linguistics, and cultural studies. Marquette's English program equips undergraduates for various career paths across multiple industries. Recent graduates have entered fields like writing, editing, legal assistance, teaching, and roles in business or nonprofit organizations, while others have pursued graduate studies in law, literature, library science, or academic administration. Offering three specialized concentrations, English suits students with varied interests who want to develop versatile skills in writing, textual analysis, and critical thinking while exploring literature and language. The Literature Concentration focuses on major authors, periods, and English-language works through literary-historical and cultural perspectives. The Writing-Intensive English Concentration blends literary study with writing practice, emphasizing rhetoric, creative writing, or professional writing. The English Language Arts Concentration prepares future teachers with coursework in literature, language, and writing, tailored for Education majors.

This program supports Education majors pursuing teaching certification by combining literature, language, and writing studies with College of Education coursework. Students explore British, American, and global Anglophone literature alongside professional writing, rhetoric, composition, and linguistics.