The experiences and skills of our majors are highly valued in today’s job market. In fact, English majors are in high demand among employers because of their communication, writing, research and critical thinking skills. In small classes, you'll have the opportunity to interact closely with faculty who are active scholars, writers and also invested in your success. You'll also have flexibility to choose courses ranging from ancient epic to contemporary global literature, gender studies, and the relationship between literature and science.
Ready to take the next step?
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
Chair: Celia Marshik
Office: Humanities 2096
Phone: (631) 632-7400
The experiences and skills of our majors are highly valued in today’s job market. In fact, English majors are in high demand among employers because of their communication, writing, research and critical thinking skills. In small classes, you'll have the opportunity to interact closely with faculty who are active scholars, writers and also invested in your success. You'll also have flexibility to choose courses ranging from ancient epic to contemporary global literature, gender studies, and the relationship between literature and science.
Ready to take the next step?
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
Chair: Celia Marshik
Office: Humanities 2096
Phone: (631) 632-7400