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Overview of the English Program The English Major
Students in Pepperdine University’s English program share a
passion for the written word as a vital means for engaging the depth
of human experience in all its intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and
emotional complexity. In small classes where they interact with
regular teaching-and-research faculty, students are strengthened for
lives of purpose, service, and leadership, enriched by a constant
practice of reading and writing.
Why Study English?
The English language is recognized globally as the international
means of communication. Graduates of the program are prepared to
teach in the secondary schools, to go on to graduate study in
English, rhetoric, or creative writing,
to pursue a degree in law, information science, or one of the other
professions. Students with a degree in
English are well equipped to go into the publications field,
including corporate and non-profit publications. Because the English degree is so versatile,
graduates from our program pursue careers in a range of different
areas such as secondary and college teaching, law, editing, journalism, medicine,
ministry, business and non-profit organizations, and librarianship.
Unique Aspects of the English Major
Students may shape their major by choosing one of three areas in
which to concentrate: writing, literature, and education. Students
who choose the writing concentration will focus on rhetoric and the
composition process, and will sharpen their writing, speaking, and
critical thinking skills for careers in editing, writing, law, and
other professions. Students who choose literature will focus on
the development of the American and British literary traditions, and
will sharpen their writing, reading, and critical thinking skills
for postgraduate work, for publishing, for law and other professions. Students
who choose the education emphasis will be prepared to teach English
at the secondary level and will receive their certification upon
completion of their degree.
London Summer English Program
During the Summer English majors have the opportunity to take
upper-division Literature courses while studying at Pepperdine's
London campus. For more information visit the
International Programs webpage.
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Available Job Opportunities
Often students who love to write and to read great literature
ask: “but what can I do with an English major?” The answer is, just
about anything. This major is ideal for those who wish to go to law
school, who love literature and wish to teach it at the high school
level, who wish to enter business, medicine, politics, and
government service. See our list of distinguished alumni for
examples of possible career paths.
Requirements for Admission to Graduate School
Students who wish to go to Graduate School or to pursue
postbaccalaureate study such as a Fulbright should begin preparing
as soon as possible in their academic career. Those wishing to
attend Graduate School should discuss the application procedure with
English department faculty. Students should have a grade point
average of at least 3.3, should consider applying to several
colleges and universities, and should plan to take the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE), both general and subject matter portions,
no later than October of the Senior year.
Possible Double Majors or Minor Programs of Study
English and Film Studies
English and Business
English and Political Science
English and International Studies
English and Philosophy
English and History
English and Religion Download our
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