Literary studies, an option in the English major, provides a general liberal arts education emphasizing literature, critical thinking, and writing.

The program of study is flexible and allows English majors to pursue electives, minors, and second majors in other departments; to focus on areas of special interest within the major; and to tailor their studies according to personal and professional interests.

Literary studies students can pursue interdisciplinary focus areas such as international literature, philosophy, art, architecture, and music by taking advantage of courses offered jointly by the foreign languages department and English department.

Many English courses provide direct experience and training in computer tools, software, and multimedia modes for research, writing, and publication.

Supplemental Pre-Professional tracks are available for students interested in pursuing further professional education. If there is interest in one of these tracks in addition to the degree, please let the recruiter know. The options are: • Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Law • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Occupational Therapy

• Pre-Optometry • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Veterinary Medicine