Here, you鈥檒l join a close-knit family of literature lovers. From the time you arrive on campus until you graduate, you鈥檒l be guided by the same faculty advisor. You鈥檒l enjoy small class sizes and amazing friendships with your fellow English majors. Our dedicated professors will get to know you. They will support you in your coursework, creative endeavors, internships, and post-graduate or career preparations. They will become personally invested in your success and will open doors for you.聽
As an English major degree student, you鈥檒l combine liberal arts coursework with real-world learning. You鈥檒l study the masters 鈥 such as Chaucer and Shakespeare 鈥 and span American, British and world literatures. You鈥檒l gain the textual and cultural literacy, the attention to detail, and the writing ability so sought after by both nonprofit and for鈥損rofit employers. You鈥檒l also get the chance to write and edit for University publications such as , ONU鈥檚 undergraduate creative writing magazine and聽, ONU鈥檚 newspaper.
Our small setting equals big opportunity.聽From attending a professional conference to taking a master class with a professional writer or editor, from our study abroad and internship experiences to career-exploration courses like Words at Work and Writing for Publication, you鈥檒l discover countless opportunities to expand your horizons and build your r茅sum茅.聽
Upon graduation, you鈥檒l have everything you need for success. You鈥檒l be able to think and write critically, and you鈥檒l have unique insights into the human experience. Your knowledge and skills will be in demand wherever your career takes you!
