英语学位
Discover your 写作 voice and delve into the rich history of English literature with a Bachelor of Arts 用英语 from Hardin-Simmons University. Our English degree prepares you for rewarding careers in education, 图书馆学, 法律, 和通信, 以及顶尖的研究生课程.
美国文学的课程, 英格兰, 还有其他国家, 你会学到各种各样的动作, 风格, 以及那些帮助塑造文学世界的作家们. 你会建立强大的解决问题的能力, 沟通, 研究, and critical thinking skills — adding to your marketability in nearly every industry. 你还将受益于一个紧密联系的教师社区, 校友, 以及其他和你一样热爱阅读的英语专业学生, 写作, 和学习.
在HSU发展你的创造性声音
不要只读伟大的文学作品. 创建它. Learn the fundamentals of 写作 and providing feedback to others from highly skilled and published faculty with a minor in creative 写作.
除了练习写小说和诗歌, 你还将学习如何为社交媒体写作, crafting concise messages that attract and persuade online and mobile readers. 重点是学习如何给予和接受反馈, 以及如何为不同的读者写作, our versatile creative 写作 minor degree is a great complement to any degree.
项目联系
Dr. Traci汤普森
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建立社区
HSU’s English degree program offers more than an exceptional education. 这也是关于社区的. 当你在HSU主修英语时, you’ll be surrounded by others dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and creativity. Thanks to our Lawrence Clayton Poets and Writers Speakers Series, you’ll also get many opportunities to speak to and learn from nationally recognized, 每年获奖的作家. Prestigious guests have included the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Tyehimba Jess.
实践经验辅导
Sharpen your language skills and gain experience 教学 as a tutor in our 写作中心. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of helping other students learn how to communicate their ideas and beliefs. 最重要的是, 你将开始建立一个强大的简历与经验编辑, 校对, 和领导.
经验丰富和充满爱心的教师队伍
多亏了我们的小班教学, you’ll receive individual attention and support from our world-class faculty mentors. 我们的教师有多年的研究经验, 出版, 教学, and demonstrating a commitment to education enlightened by their faith. 即使毕业后，我们的老师也会和你保持联系, helping you find graduate programs or rewarding jobs for English majors.
文学打开我的心灵
“I have grown so much in my understanding of culture/aesthetics. Literature opens my mind to other stories—maybe similar to mine or very different—that reveal the value of every person’s experience no matter where they were from or what they believed. The HSU English Department encouraged me to look at the human experience found in every book/poem/story we read. 我们都受到周围文化的影响. It’s important to learn how that can make us better people and better writers who share our world in meaningful ways.”
英语学位能给你带来什么?
很少有学位能像B学位那样多才多艺.A. 用英语. The ability to write well and think critically will always be in high demand for employers across any professional industry. Students who major 在HSU学习英语 have gone on to prestigious graduate programs to continue their English education. They’ve found careers in churches, tech companies, newspapers, and schools. We’re extremely proud of our 100% pass rate for the TExES certification exam for students going into 教学.
In addition to the satisfaction of pursuing your passion for literature and 写作, you’ll also benefit from the remarkable job security of many jobs for English majors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment for writers and authors is predicted to grow about 9% over the next decade, 添加超过15个,每年创造1000个新工作岗位. 技术作家s can expect even better job growth, with a predicted 12% increase in jobs.
英语专业的工作
- 文案
- 记者
- 编辑器
- 教育家
- 社交媒体协调员
- 律师助理
- 公共关系协调员
- 技术作家
- 格兰特的作家
毕业生工资
因为英语专业的工作变化太大了, 你的薪水潜力很大程度上取决于你的职业道路.
例如, 如果你对教学充满热情, 高中教师的收入通常在40美元之间,866 to $69,423. Earnings for college English professors range from 76,882 to $153,052.
如果你想从事专业写作, 你可以期待挣到51美元左右的薪水, 858美元和65美元,795.
