A degree in English provides flexible career skills in critical thinking, problem solving, written communication, creativity, and adaptability because of the amount and diversity of reading, reflections, media analysis and writing students do in the program. That’s why students with a degree in English have a world of career options open to them – they go on to become influential writers, business leaders, marketers, journalists, teachers, web designers, lawyers, community advocates, publishers, publicists, graphic designers, and more, creating positive change in the world through their words and ideas.

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