English
Develop versatile writing skills in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and more. Creative, technical, and professional.
English, Writing Concentration, B.A.
The Writing Concentration in the Bachelor of Arts in English is offered through the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU. The Writing concentration is designed for students who want to focus on a variety of writing skills, in forms such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and technical writing.
This concentration allows students to build on the English major's literary core with a specialized curriculum meant to foster writing skills. In addition to extensive coursework focused on creative writing in literary genres, students can take courses in linguistics, rhetoric, and professional and technical writing. Writing courses are supplemented by electives in the areas of film, literature, and culture.
News Briefs
Student work ranges from projects developed in first-year writing and sophomore literature classes to academic and creative compositions completed by advanced English students.
News Briefs
Student work ranges from projects developed in first-year writing and sophomore literature classes to academic and creative compositions completed by advanced English students.
English, Writing Concentration, B.A.
Degrees in English increase opportunities for success in a constantly changing job market. An emphasis on clear and logical communication prepares students for a wide range of occupations, rather than emphasizing one or two vocational tracks. Students in the program have gone on to such positions as
- Advertising/public relations executive
- Content manager
- Creative writer
- Director/support staff for non-profit organizations
- Editor
- Lawyer (after law school)
- Librarian
- Manager
- Professional/technical writer
- Public servant
- Publisher
- Researcher
- Reviewer
- School administrator
- Software developer
- Teacher
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Aquinas College
- Belmont University
- Bryant College
- C. S. Lewis Foundation
- Calhoun Community College (Ala.)
- Chattanooga State Community College
- Cleveland State Community College
- College of the Cumberlands (Ky.)
- Columbia State Community College
- Covenant College
- David Lipscomb University
- Education Networks of America
- Fisk University
- Franklin Road Academy
- Kentucky Christian University
- Michigan State University
- Motlow State Community College
- MTSU
- Nashville State Community College
- Rutherford County Schools
- Tennessee Board of Regents
- Tennessee State Board of Education / Dept. of Education
- Tennessee State University
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Medical School
- Vanderbilt University
- Volunteer State Community College
- Western Kentucky University
- Williamson County Schools
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our guides.
Related Links
CONTACT US
Please fill in the form below and we will contact you very soon