In an age of constant communication – electronic, written, spoken and personal – success in today's world depends on a person's ability to understand and use language. This is precisely what an English major trains you to do. Through the study of literature and writing, the English program prepares you to communicate effectively, think creatively and live wisely in a diverse world. USI’s program offers small class sizes with direct access to instructors, lively student organizations and publication opportunities. Join the program if you have an interest in writing, from creative writing to digital writing, in communication, and the diversity of human experience as expressed though text.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
As a graduate of this program, you will understand the major socio-historical contexts informing the study of American/British literature, understand the distinctions between major literary genres, develop as an emerging professional with skills and habits of mind that will help you achieve success in further study in the discipline and the diverse profession you will pursue, and you will become a multi-dimensional reader, thinker, and writer. English graduates go into advertising, business, communications, education, information science, media, public service, publishing, sales and writing. The English major also prepares you to pursue graduate study in English, education, political science, law, government, library and information science, public administration, psychology, counseling, communications, business and religious studies.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
