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Credits Required
141
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

English majors choose from a wealth of courses, tailoring the degree to fit their interests. Examples include:

  • World Mythology
  • Science Fiction
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Literature and the Environment
  • English Grammar and Usage
  • Literature of American Minorities
  • International Literature for Children and Young Adults
  • Sociolinguistics
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Career Options

Because English emphasizes critical thinking, interpretation, research, and writing, it is an excellent foundation for professional careers and graduate programs, including:

  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Journalism
  • Business
  • Writing
  • Publishing
  • Film and television
  • Criminal justice
  • Teaching
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. in English at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Editing
  • Writing
  • Teaching
  • Time Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Language Arts
  • Sales

Source: EMSI, 2020

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