"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." —Deuteronomy 6:6-7

 

History demonstrates that the pen is mightier than the sword, and that those who influence youth shape culture. Individuals with an English degree are uniquely positioned to effectively shape lives through writing and teaching.  Often, English degree graduates teach in schools*, write children's literature, or teach English as a second language in foreign countries.

Its emphasis on critical thinking and written expression commends the English degree to the educational and literary world.

*An English degree is not a teacher's certification program. Many states have their own requirements for certification. An accredited degree is often a prerequisite.