About English

If you love language and storytelling in all of its forms, from poems to novels to films, the English B.A. is for you! 

With small class sizes and plenty of individualized attention, our students build competitive skills in careful reading, critical thinking, clear writing, and collaboration—skills that prepare you for a meaningful life and that will help you thrive in virtually any occupation. Regardless of your goals and passions, the analytical and creative abilities that you develop as an English major will allow you to advocate powerfully for whatever cause, vision, or organization best suits your future.