A literature and language major prepares you to think critically and solve problems. You can tailor your degree to your areas of interest, choosing an author, historical context, and genre to study. The sophisticated thought and analysis of literature will take you more deeply into literary studies or specifically prepare you for careers in education or law.

We specialize in a range of authors, genres, and historical periods, ensuring you will have a mentor to guide you on your quest for knowledge. Our literature major option or pre-education or pre-law track will help propel you into your career field through alumni industry connections. Our students have gone on to careers in publishing, law, teaching, and technical writing.

Our graduates are in demand to fulfill positions that require communication, creativity, and critical thinking. The options of literature, pre-law, and pre-education are designed to give you a solid foundation for pursuing further study, equipping you to solve problems in the global environment.

Our graduates are pursuing successful careers in:

  • Law
  • Government
  • Entertainment
  • Publishing
  • Teaching
  • Higher education
  • Marketing