BA English at Mansfield
English majors at Mansfield University have three options:
In the B.A. English - Literary and Cultural Analysis concentration, you will gain broad knowledge of literature and culture, study authors from diverse backgrounds, situate texts in context, apply critical methods, and develop strong research and writing skills.
In the B.A. English - Professional Writing concentration, you will prepare for a career by learning to write professional documents, write for the Web and social media, copy edit, and search for and interview for jobs. Many professional writing majors also intern on and off campus.
If you want to become an English teacher, the B.S.Ed. Professional Studies in Secondary Education (with an English Education Concentration) will provide you with a solid foundation in English language and literature.
English majors are highly sought after in today's job market, especially because of their strong "soft skills" in writing, analysis, and research. Many of our graduates pursue careers in advertising, banking and finance, business administration, content marketing, copy editing, education, freelance writing, game design, government service, health care, information technology, Internet marketing, journalism, law, media, publishing, real estate, sales, social media management, technical writing, and Web development. Several of our graduates also pursue advanced degrees.