Literature poses profound questions about what it means to be a human being. As an Assumption College major, you will explore these questions, consider the aesthetic and ethical issues they raise, and think about how you can live your answers. At the same time you will be preparing for success in the classroom and your career by learning to read, write, think and speak effectively.

You can choose to concentrate in?literature?and read novels, poetry, short stories, and drama, or concentrate in?writing and mass communications?and study television, radio, web sites and film. Both concentrations give you the opportunity to read, write and analyze a variety of texts and to find your own voice.?Majors can specialize in creative or professional writing, journalism, media production, or create their own specialization. Several courses will also count towards a graphic design minor.

• Study English with the flexibility to pursue your passions ? concentrate in literature, writing and mass communications or double major in English and education.
• Spend a semester engaged in an exciting internship for leading television networks, public relations agencies and sports teams in New York City;
• Intern at your choice of over 70 locations in Worcester and beyond
• Gain practical experience on-campus writing for?Le Provocateur, the student newspaper,?Thoreau?s Rooster?or?MUSE, student literary journals, or producing a television show for ACTV, the on-campus television station.
• Travel through Ireland or England over spring break with other English majors and enjoy having your professors as ?tour guides.? ?
• 93% of Assumption?s 2016 English majors were employed, pursuing additional education or participating in post-graduate service opportunities within six months of graduation.
• Enjoy post-graduate success at companies like MLB.com, NBC,?The Washington Times,?Worcester Telegram & Gazette?and more.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a major in English enter an array of fields including nonprofit agencies, television and radio broadcasting, journalism, advertising, strategic communications, education, social justice advocacy, media relations, marketing communications, internal communications, investor relations, corporate social responsibility, government relations and crisis management. They also pursue graduate degrees in literature, law, communications, higher education administration, and business.