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Brandywine student empowers classmates to unlock their writing potential

Penn State Brandywine second-year student Colin Hess applies his knowledge of English in the Writing Studio where he helps other students strengthen their

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Why Major in English?

English is an excellent pre-professional major for careers in business administration and management, public relations, advertising, marketing, radio and TV, journalism, federal and state government service, law, and criminal justice. Each of these professions requires people who can read and write well, think critically, and do research—precisely the skills developed as an English major. And how better to prepare yourself to respond intelligently to numerous points of view than through the study of literature where you constantly practice seeing the world through the eyes of others?

Graduation And Beyond

English provides the foundation for developing one’s expertise throughout life. Graduates find positions in a variety of fields, including:

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Federal and State Government Service
  • Journalism
  • Radio or TV
  • Law and Criminal Justice
  • Public Relations, Advertising or Marketing

Graduates may also choose to complete a degree at the master’s or doctorate level.

Current Brandywine Students

If you are a current Brandywine student and would like to learn more about the English degree, please contact the program coordinator, Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Womack, at [email protected] or 610-892-1437.

 

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Penn State Brandywine is Philadelphia's "next-door" neighbor. The 112-acre campus lies just 20 miles west of Center City and offers four-year baccalaureate degree programs, associate degree programs and workplace professional education programs.
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