Positioned to enter a variety of professional fields, teaching programs or graduate school, one of an English major's greatest strengths, the ability to write in concise and engaging ways, is often cited as the single most sought after attribute in the professional marketplace.

An English major is a gateway to challenging careers in business, publishing, law, education, library science and many other dynamic fields. English majors at Elmhurst choose an emphasis in?literatureor?writing, or prepare to?teach English in secondary school.