Tell Stories. Shape Culture. Lead with Words.
Earn your B.A. in English and turn your passion for language into a powerful, career-ready skillset.
Program Overview
English majors at ECSU graduate ready to thrive in careers like communications, education, law, and public relations. Through a blend of literary study, creative expression, and professional writing, you’ll develop the critical thinking and communication skills employers value most.
You won’t just study language—you’ll learn how to use it to influence, inform, and inspire.
Concentrations / Pathways
Customize Your Degree
Available Concentration:
Minors:
- Secondary Education
- Creative Writing
- English
- Spanish
What You’ll Learn
Build Your Voice & Your Skillset
- Literary & Cultural Studies
- Creative Writing
- Professional Writing
- Critical Theory
Find Your Creative Community
Clubs & Organizations:
A space to explore creative expression, share your work, and connect with other artists.
Recognizes academic excellence and promotes a love for literature and language.
Where This Degree Can Take You
Your English degree opens doors across industries that value strong communication and critical thinking.
- Communications Specialist
- Teacher / Educator
- Public Relations Professional
- Lawyer (with continued study)
- Content Writer / Editor
At ECSU, we prepare you to enter the workforce with confidence and purpose.
Department Connection
Part of Something Bigger
The English program is housed in the Department of English, History, and Interdisciplinary Studies, where students are prepared for meaningful careers through research, writing, and community engagement.
Have Questions? Let’s Talk.
Program Coordinator | Visiting Assistant Professor, English
bnmccleese@ecsu.edu | (252) 335-3721
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We’re here to support you from your first question to your first day on campus—and beyond.
