English

bachelor's degree

on campus

English Degree Type: Program Length:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 4 years (120 credit hours)

What Can You Do With a Bachelor's Degree in English?

In addition to providing career opportunities in the fields of language, media and communication, an English degree is one of the best foundational degrees for continued study in areas such as business, medicine, law and a variety of other research-based fields.

- Archivist

- Market ing

- Copywrit er

Specialist

- Edit or

- Media Researcher

- English Teacher

- Public Relat ions

- Grant Writ er

Specialist

- Journalist

- Screenwrit er

- Legislat ive

- Script writ er

Assist ant

- Records Manager

WHY MCNEESE? Here are just a few reasons to make McNeese your first choice ...

Department of English and Foreign Languages Widely published and recognized as experts by a variety of professional organizations, the faculty of the English and Foreign Languages department specialize in fields ranging from Cajun folklore to classic medieval literature to contemporary graphic novels. Committed to serving the intellectual and cultural needs of students, faculty strive to make personal connections with English majors and give them a deep and rich learning experience.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: The College of Liberal Arts offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students, including scholarships specifically for students earning their bachelor?s degree in English and foreign languages.

Study Abroad: Through McNeese?s partnership with the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), students have the opportunity to receive scholarships to study French abroad in Canada or Belgium.

Learning Beyond the Classroom: As an English major, you will have opportunities to travel to conferences such as the South Central Modern Language Association (SCMLA) annual conference and the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention. There, you'll have the chance to present creative works and academic research, attend panels and presentations and immerse yourself within the English academic community.

English Bachelor's Degree Concentrations Literature or Comparative Literature Explore the history of the English language and study English literature from medieval Britain to contemporary American classics with a concentration in literature.

English Education Grades 6-12 With a concentration in English education, you'll learn how to introduce junior high and high school students to classical literature and how to teach a variety of grammar and rhetorical skills.

Foreign Languages and Literature As a student of foreign languages and literature, you will study French, Spanish, Latin and Greek literature, plays and poetry and learn how to understand, place and evaluate them within their unique cultural and social contexts.

Writing Excellence With a Personal Touch: Committed to serving the intellectual and cultural needs of students, faculty strive to make personal connections with English and foreign language majors and give them a deep and rich background in the area of their choice.

With a concentration in writing, develop your creative writing skills while also learning the fundamentals of editing, rhetorical and technical writing.

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