Bachelor of Science [B.S] [English] From Washington State University

Study in involves applied skills in reading, critical thinking, and various kinds of writing?creative, professional, and analytical?in a range of contexts, including print and electronic media. The English program is offered by .

Strengths of the program

• Experience courses that emphasize small group discussion and provide opportunities to work closely with award-winning faculty.
• Enjoy the flexibility of focusing on particular areas of interest or pursuing second majors in other departments.
• The English department prepares students for work after graduation through internship opportunities and certificate programs in professional writing, professional science and technology writing, and editing and publishing.
• Develop high-level skills in critical thinking, analysis, research, and writing, which are all vital to academic success and effective leadership careers.
• A recent study published in the journal Science (October 2013) says that reading literary fiction improves theory of mind (empathy), which is a highly valuable social skill.
• The English department operates the state-of-the-art Avery Microcomputer Lab, equipped with Macs for undergraduate writing classes.

Career

• Creative and professional writing
• Publishing and editing
• Advertising and public relations
• Web content development
• Teaching
• Law
• Journalism
• Communications management
• Educational programming
• Media planning
• Public affairs and information
• Research and grant writing