Develop the skills that every employer wants: critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, engaging in effective dialogue and the ability to communicate ideas clearly. Through a diverse range of discussion-based courses in literature, film, criticism and writing, English majors prepare for a variety of careers while gaining a better understanding of the human experience.
As a Siena English major, you can expect small, engaged classes taught by professors focused on your journey. You'll encounter enriching, enduring works of literature, explore new perspectives, build cultural knowledge, learn to form logical, evidenced arguments as well as develop an original communication style. Students especially enjoy our special topics courses which range from Women, Gender and Trauma in Literature to The Horror Novel to Crime in Literature and more.
Nearly 60 percent of English majors do an internship at sites like:
Siena English majors often go on to careers in education or journalism, but many also pursue business, law, medicine, public service, theater and counseling. Recent grads' job titles include: attorney, teacher, marketing manager, communications manager, account executive, data analyst, events manager, educational director and more.
