ENGLISH
Rethink understanding. Find your voice.
Bethany College’s English program prepares students for a wide range of careers that demand strong communication and research skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to analyze and create written, verbal, and visual materials. Why study English at Bethany? Because our program works. Our graduates are successful lawyers, medical professionals, board members, editors, professional writers, librarians, educators, and even cartoonists. The program offers a strong grounding in creative writing, literature, and writing and language. You’ll discover your creative voice in writing workshops, working closely with peers and faculty mentors. You’ll learn to think critically about the media you consume across courses that range from Shakespeare to Spiegelman. Come to Bethany and find your voice! ABOUT BETHANY COLLEGE Bethany College, founded in 1840, is the oldest private college in West Virginia. The Bethany experience focuses on academic excellence in the area of liberal arts and prepares future leaders for a lifetime of work and a life of significance. Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling.
For more information, contact: Bethany College Office of Enrollment 304.829.7611 enrollment@bethanywv.edu 31 E Campus Dr Bethany, WV 26032 Or visit us online at WWW.BETHANYWV.EDU
Majors & Minors: English (Major) Creative Writing (Minor) Writing in Social and Natural Environments (Minor) American Literature (Minor) British Literature (Minor)
What Can You Do with a Degree in English? Editor Creative Writer Corporate Communication Specialist Publisher Non-Profit Administrator Public Relations Coordinator Copywriter Grant Writer