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NARRATIVES THAT SHAPE CULTURE

Morningside's English major is a robust program that prepares students for nearly any professional endeavor. It facilitates expertise in literature, language, and literary history, and it equips students with skills in formal analysis, use of critical theory, research strategies, effective writing, and rigorous, respectful debate.

Degrees

English (B.A.)

Major

English Teaching (B.A.)

Major

English

Minor

Writing/ Creative Writing

Minor

Professional Writing

Minor

A Great Fit For

  • People with a love of language and literature.
  • Those wishing to engage in thoughtful discussion and new perspectives.
  • Students who wish to further develop their writing, reading, research, and communication skills.
  • Those who want to help people understand themselves and others.

THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE

Internships

Opportunities exist for students to take on internships both on and off campus with a variety of Morningside departments, nonprofits, local businesses, law firms, area theatres, magazine publishers, and more.

Travel

You will have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences, industry field trips, or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.

Research & Active Learning

Carry out service learning projects. Take part in Morningside’s award-winning Writing Day as you read work and discuss and share ideas. Take in visits from published writers. Attend poetry slams and spoken word events.

FEATURED COURSES

ELECTIVE

Survey of ancient Greek and Roman mythology as well as classical literature and drama.

REQUIRED

Students study a slice of American literary history (about 100 years), reading works by major authors in various genres. Through reading, discussion, and writing, students think critically about literature as art, tradition, and reflection of the American experience.

ELECTIVE

Satisfies Ethical Reasoning and Application Requirement. Theory and practice of rhetoric in several modes of composition and with emphasis on persuasion and style.

ELECTIVE

This course focuses on developing editing and publishing skills necessary for print and online mediums (e.g. magazines, journals, websites, etc.).

EMPHASIS AREAS

An emphasis enables you to specialize in a specific area within your chosen field of study, facilitating your development of in-depth knowledge and a competitive edge in the job market post-graduation.

WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?

13:1

student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you

99%

employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation

65+

majors & pre-professional programs available

Related Majors & Minors

Still looking for the right fit? check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.

MEET THE FACULTY

Leslie Werden

Leslie Werden

Professor

To witness the growth and increase in confidence of students from day one to commencement is the most rewarding part of working here.

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David Elder

David Elder

Associate Professor

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Jennifer Peterson

Jennifer Peterson

Associate Professor

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Brendan Todt

Brendan Todt

Visiting Assistant Professor

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