English - D'Youville College

English from D'Youville College is a Campus Bachelor English degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Careers in English As an English major, you'll develop skills that prepare you for a wide variety of employment fields, making you among the most sought after of the liberal arts graduates. An English major has the opportunity to study and enjoy the classics of British, American and world literature, to master expository writing, and to learn to write and publish creative fiction, poetry and drama. Our courses focus on close reading of texts, the study of particular authors and their works and the study of critical and cultural theories about literature. Advantages that set us apart Class sizes are kept small to ensure individualized attention. You may choose a concentration in literature or writing, depending on your career plans. You can select English as a minor in conjunction with other majors. You'll study with faculty members who are accomplished writers and scholars. Selected courses are available on the Internet. Career opportunities in your field Because every employer lists strong communications skills as a top priority when hiring, our English majors enjoy a wide variety of employment opportunities. Job opportunities include positions in libraries, education, newspapers and the media communications industry. If you're interested in continuing your education in a variety of graduate or professional programs, you will find majoring in English at the undergraduate level is an excellent choice. View more details on D'Youville College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related English courses.