Bachelor of Arts - English

• Unlock the potential to analyze information, craft compelling writing, and discover a unique voice.  
• Find a niche by choosing from exciting courses like digital marketing, creative writing, sports journalism, or teacher education.  
• Broaden perspectives through life-changing global programs in Ireland, Iceland, Spain, and other destinations.  
• Gain a head start on law school aspirations with the pre-law program, designed to prepare students for success.

Many career paths:

With so many ways to use a English major, salaries can range from $56,000 to $145,000 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Here’s just a sample of how Hartwick alums are putting their English degree to work:

• Skidmore College
• Northwestern Mutual
• Winston Preparatory School
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Hungryroot
• Chronogram magazine

What students will learn:

• Develop critical reading, writing, and editorial skills that will benefit any career path.  
• Go beyond the foundations with courses in sci-fi and fantasy, young adult and queer literature, flash fiction and megatexts, feature films and documentaries, marketing ads, and video games.  
• Apply editorial skills through internships in the Writing Center or with Hartwick’s Word of Mouth literary journal.  
• Study media production and theory, then record a podcast with friends in the production studio.