The Degree program?at Husson University develops these abilities by teaching students to understand their world through the analysis of literary texts, films, social media, and other forms of communication.??
English majors develop empathy for diverse social and cultural realities, read texts critically, and learn how authors engage and persuade an audience. Students write creative, academic, and business documents in preparation for professional careers or graduate study. They speak confidently and coherently in academic and professional contexts and use information technologies to work effectively within new and emerging online environments.
The English program is informed by the liberal arts, the foundation of higher education and life-long learning and a tradition that fosters creativity and innovation, attributes important to the development of an engaged citizenry and a professionally adaptable work force.
English Majors Have Numerous Career Options
While study in the humanities is invaluable in shaping cultural and ethical perspectives, it also provides a practical set of portable skills. If you graduate with an English degree from Husson you will be a strong writer, a skilled interpreter of texts, a patient problem-solver, and a sophisticated critical/analytical thinker. These are just a few of the skills that make the English major an attractive degree for employers.
The following is an abbreviated list of professions that actively recruit graduates with degrees in English:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Copy Editing
- Corporate Communications
- Government
- Grant Writing
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Municipal and State
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