English
Methodist University’s English program will be able to engage the world through literature, enrich the world through their writing, and empower others to do the same. Students who complete core requirements will demonstrate that they have an understanding of basic principles of grammar and composition and that they have had an exposure to literature and to analysis and interpretation of literature. Graduates who have majored in English will demonstrate basic knowledge of British, American, and world literature and the ability to analyze literature logically and persuasively in well written, researched essays.
Furthermore, pursuing a degree in English will significantly develop your skills in research, critical thinking, interpretation, and analysis. With strong emphasis on reading and writing critically, your experience in the English classroom will help you to become better at analyzing and critiquing ideas, communicating effectively, and understanding people and points of view that might not be your own. These are all things that create better humans and a better society of humans.
Common Career Paths
Majoring in English can provide you with many skills to prepare you for employment in a field that interests you. Some of the common jobs that require the skills of an English major include an editor, technical writer, marketing associate, lawyer, paralegal, librarian, publisher, brand strategist, research analyst, professor, and of course, writer.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
With a degree in English, you are better prepared to succeed in any field, discipline, or career. Being a better communicator and critical thinker will give you a distinct advantage above others in your chosen career. Also, in a 2024 study of career preparation and outcomes, the median annual earning for a bachelor’s degree in any major was $78,000, while the median annual earning for a bachelor’s degree in English was only slightly less at $76,000. Contrary to popular misinformation, an English major can still get you paid!
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s English program?
If you have questions, see the FAQ below or reach out to Dr. Cameron Dodworth using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Question
Majoring in English can provide you with many skills to prepare you for employment in a field that interests you. Some of the common jobs that require the skills of an English major include an editor, technical writer, marketing associate, lawyer, paralegal, librarian, publisher, brand strategist, research analyst, professor, and of course, writer.
Mission
Students in the English program engage the world through literature, language, and culture, enrich their own writing and cultural proficiency, improve their own versatility and marketability for post graduate learning and careers, and empower others to do the same.
Learning Outcomes
- Read and critically analyze a variety of written and multimedia texts, with particular focus on storytelling elements, gender, culture, rhetoric, genre, time period, and other contexts appropriate to each course.
- Identify, evaluate, and locate appropriate and reliable research sources, and apply that scholarly research to a variety of texts.
- Develop an effective critical voice, in writing and presentation, through the synthesis of research and analysis, using thesis-driven argument.
- Recognize the breadth of interdisciplinary connections to the field of English studies and identify how those connections can be applied to potential postgraduate career paths and a future of lifelong learning.
Contact
Cameron Dodworth, Ph.D.
