Do you like to read? Write? Discuss ideas? Talk and/or write about what you read? Would you like to write more clearly and effectively? Become a more sophisticated reader? Refine your skills in researching, analysis and interpretation, and argumentation? An English major practices and strengthens critical thinking and writing as the foundation of lifelong learning. MTSU's program is literature-based and writing-intensive. As the largest on campus, the department offers a great variety of courses.

Degrees in English increase opportunities for success in a constantly changing job market. An emphasis on clear and logical communication prepares students for a wide range of occupations, rather than emphasizing one or two vocational tracks. Students in the program have gone on to such positions as

  • Advertising/public relations executive
  • Content manager
  • Creative writer
  • Director/support staff for non-profit organizations
  • Editor
  • Lawyer (after law school)
  • Librarian
  • Manager