Overview
Within the program, you’ll primarily hone your skills as a writer. Examine core areas like creative writing, copywriting, historical literature, and publishing. Three specialized tracks are available: literature, creative writing, and journalism/professional writing.
Nearly every industry needs well-trained writers and communicators. Graduates from this program often find work as authors, professional writers, journalists, and marketers. Graduate school is also an enticing option, with education, law, and science being popular areas of study.
Career Paths
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Program Details
With a BA in English from CSP, you can become a proficient, technically sound, and engaging writer whose vast lingual knowledge equips you for lifelong success in academic and professional settings.
Depending on the program track you choose, the classes and topics you’ll learn about will vary. However, all English majors receive comprehensive studies in literary theory, historical literature, and advanced writing methods.
Build a well-rounded skillset that fits your career goals. Craft elite writing skills, learn to think critically, refine your literary analysis abilities, and get real-world experience in a relevant internship opportunity.
This broad approach is intentionally designed to ensure you’re well-equipped for a career after graduation. Work exciting careers in journalism, marketing, public relations, tech, academics, and more.
Student Outcomes
CSP graduates are leaders and trailblazers. Meet some of our alumni below and see how they’re shaping the world.
Mainhia Moua
Professional Writing Tutor, Metropolitan State University; Assistant Information Specialist, South St. Paul Public Library
Meet our Faculty
Our world-class faculty use their decades of experience to nurture your success from the first day of class all the way to graduation— and beyond.
Eric Dregni
Professor of English, Journalism, and Italian in the Department of English and Modern Languages. Advisor of Student Newspaper.
