6 things you should know before college
November 25, 2016
College is different than high school. Keep these things in mind while preparing to come to Colorado State University.
English Major
Prepare for boundless career options while transforming your understanding of what it means to be human through inquiry, imagination, and the development of insight.
At a glance
English majors at CSU study how people process and document the human experience through critical literacy, interdisciplinary thinking, and culturally informed interpretive skills. Here, you’ll tap into curiosity and creativity. You’ll learn how to write purposely for diverse audiences and develop cultural understanding by exploring literature from a range of global perspectives and historical contexts. Upon graduation, a degree in English grants you incredible career flexibility, while imparting how to be actively involved in the deliberate work of leading a meaningful life.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Arts | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Liberal Arts | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing concentration gives you the opportunity to strengthen your creative writing in three different genres while deepening your reading skills, approaches to craft, and imaginative voice.
English Education
The English Education concentration is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching language arts, and offers a range of courses in language, literature, and writing. You may receive a teaching endorsement from the state of Colorado in English/Language Arts through your studies here.
Linguistics
The Linguistics concentration is for students who wish to focus on linguistics and teaching English as a second or foreign language, as well as literature, writing, and education.
Literature
The Literature concentration invites you to engage in the critical study of literature (from ancient to contemporary) in poetry, prose, and drama. You will learn new ways of approaching familiar figures and forces while gaining exposure to writers and thinkers whose work has not always been recognized.
Writing, Rhetoric, and Literacy
The Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy concentration builds on strengths in writing theory and design, composition, public writing, and rhetoric and writing instruction.
Some Career Options
There’s a reason why the English degree is so versatile and applicable. A major in English prepares students to be engaging communicators, convincing writers, empathetic collaborators, ethical decision-makers, and compassionate global citizens. These skills translate to a wide variety of careers in healthcare, education, publishing, media, tech, marketing & PR, policy, environmental justice, hospitality, and more. You will also have the opportunity pursue graduate study in multiple fields, as well as move on to medical and law school.
- Agency/Arts Administrator
- Book Publicist
- Copy Editor/Copywriter
- English Teacher/Teacher of English as a Second Language
- Grant Writer/Technical Writer
- Human Resources Manager
- Communications/Events Coordinator
- Digital Marketing/Social Media Manager
- Publicity/Promotion Specialist
- Magazine, Newspaper, Television, Education, or Government Writer
- Writer of Poetry, Fiction, or Nonfiction
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Liberal Arts recruiter at [email protected] or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)
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Explore even more
Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.