Consider an English degree to prepare for diverse careers in law, publishing, advertising, education, or creative fields. The program emphasizes literature, cultural studies, creative writing, education, and professional writing while fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and analytic skills. Students and faculty collaborate to explore and expand perspectives, opening doors to new ideas and opportunities.
Program Type: Major, Minor, Concentration
Offered: On Campus
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching
Program Highlights
Future Outlook
An English degree equips students with valuable skills like clear writing, careful analysis, and critical thinking, making them highly employable and an excellent complement to any career field.
Coursework
At Minot State, English majors benefit from a passionate faculty and a curriculum covering literary criticism, British and American literature, and multi-genre writing, with topics and courses that suit individual interests. English education majors also prepare for secondary teaching.
Opportunities
English majors at Minot State develop critical and creative writing skills, explore diverse literatures, work with accomplished faculty, and engage in a vibrant community through the English Club and Sigma Tau Delta, with opportunities to publish, present, and participate in campus events.
Careers & Outcomes
73K
Median annual salary for writers and authors
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Writer and Authors
- School Teachers (Elementary, Middle, and Secondary)
- Editors
- Librarians
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Sarah Aleshire
Coordinator, Assistant Professor
701-858-3395
sarah.aleshire@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
This program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
