Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English] From Gettysburg College

The major in English requires eleven courses in language and literature. To obtain the desired mix, majors select courses from several categories and levels, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.?

A liberal arts degree in English is excellent preparation for a career in teaching, writing, publishing, journalism, law, government, and many other fields..At Gettysburg College, students of English gain skills that give them an edge in any career: critical thinking, persuasive argumentation, close reading, and concise communication.

• In particular, Gettysburg College English majors come away with highly developed writing skills.? Whether a student majors in English or English with a Concentration in Writing or minors in Writing, opportunities to hone one's writing style abound at Gettysburg College, both within the classroom and beyond. For example:??

  • The weekly student newspaper, an annual literary magazine, and a yearbook offer students? the chance? to gain writing, editing, and production experience.
  • Students of English can also work as interns at?The Gettysburg Review, the College's nationally distributed literary journal. Interns work closely with the editorial staff to gain hands-on publishing experience.