通过英语专业获得的技能，知识和理解为教育，法律，商业，医学，政府，新闻，编辑，出版和许多其他领域的职业提供了极好的准备。语言和文学研究为学生提供了一个增进对自己以及周围世界的更好理解的机会。通过从古典文学到新研究技术的课程，学生可以掌握有效使用语言并分析与个人和社会有关的问题所需的技能。这些课程为有效的人际交流以及对当今社会所需要的内容领域的理解提供了基础，并使学生能够以装备精良的批判性思想家的身份参与当今时代的公共演讲。
The skills, knowledge, and understanding acquired through the English major are excellent preparation for careers in education, law, business, medicine, government, journalism, editing, publishing and many others. The study of language and literature provides students with an opportunity to develop a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. Through courses that range from classic literature to contemporary fiction and literary theory, students can acquire the skills necessary for effective use of language and for analyzing issues important to individuals and society. These courses offer a foundation for effective interpersonal communication as well as an understanding of culture and history that is needed today, the study of literature empowers students to participate as critical thinkers in the public discourse of our time.<br><br>No English course except for ENGL 201 may double-count toward a major and minor in English, or toward a double major in English. This limitation does not apply to inters-disciplinary or certificate programs. Substitutions for required courses may be granted by permission of the English department chair or designee.