English Alumna Accepts Role at Law Firm
English & Communications
If the world's a stage (as the Bard says), then English & Communications majors play the lead.
As writers, marketers, business leaders, teachers, and communicators in many fields, graduates of the LVC English & Communications program shape strategies; provide clear, concise, and crucial information; educate the next generation to be thoughtful critical thinkers; and, through their creativity, contribute to culture and society.
The ENG 299 Professionalization course will prepare you to discover, apply for, and thrive in a career that aligns with your goals and interests.
Learn More About the Program
As an English & Communications student at LVC, you can specialize in a few different areas: journalism and communications, literature, film, or theater. It’s easy to combine your interests by choosing double or even triple majors and performing with LVC’s popular Wig & Buckle Theater Company. Write and publish for the school newspaper, La Vie Collegienne, or our literary magazine, Green Blotter. Need-based departmental scholarships are available.
100%
of LVC English and creative writing majors who seek internships get one
3,101,812
Number of English majors employed in the U.S. (ACS, 2021)
95%
employment rate for English majors in the tri-state area (DE, PA, NJ) (ACS, 2021)
Countless Career Opportunities
Every career requires skills in observation, analysis, collaboration, and communication. As you pursue your English & Communications degree, you’ll develop the ability to innovate, see what others miss, and express yourself in compelling, well-constructed language. These are just a few of the wide variety of career opportunities enjoyed by our graduates. For more, check out this short video made by students, faculty, and alumni.
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Editor
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Writer
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Teacher
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Professor
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Web Content Producer
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Marketing Executive
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Production Assistant
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Social Media Manager
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Lawyer
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Digital Marketer
In Their Words
The faculty’s expertise and compassion have improved my reading, writing, and analysis skills in the classroom and my awareness and integrity in everyday life. The professors provide me with the means to become the best version of myself through one-on-one attention, discussion-based classes on any topic imaginable, and countless opportunities to publish and present at conferences.
Gillian Wenhold
’24,
English and Social Justice & Civic Engagement
Faculty Spotlight
