文学，语言和读写能力的研究是通识教育的核心。英语专业为任何强调语言使用的职业或职业，例如写作和教学相关领域，都是出色的准备。该课程的毕业生将准备进入各种专业和研究生水平的课程，包括法律，神学，医学（具有适当的科学和数学准备），图书馆学，传播，媒体和商业。
The study of literature, language, and literacy is at the very heart of a liberal education. The English major is excellent preparation for any profession or occupation that stresses language usage, such as writing and teaching-related fields. Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter a variety of professional and graduate level programs, including law, theology, medicine (with appropriate science and mathematics preparation), library science, communications, media and business.