Program Overview
Students in this major work closely with faculty and their peers in small classes and prepare for careers after graduation with access to experiential learning through our internship program, Study Abroad, and preparation for graduate study.
Program Details
Students study the most important works of English literature, including not only the foundational texts in the literary history, but also the diverse artists and works that drive that tradition today. Classes offer a wide range of areas of interest, including border studies, digital cultures, global anglophone literatures, rhetoric, and film.
Career Paths
In addition to those students who go on to pursue studies in graduate programs and careers in education, many Holy Family University graduates have found careers in these professional positions:
- Advertising copywriters
- Corporate communications specialists
- Editorial assistants
- Grant writers
- Legislative aides
- Policy and procedure analysts
- Publications assistants
- Technical writers
Internships & Employment
English students can gain real-world experience through Holy Family’s nationally recognized internship program. Some of the organizations our students have worked with and graduates are employed by include:
- Advertising Specialty Institute
- Glen Foerd
- NBC10
- New Jersey State Aquarium
- No Longer Bound Prevention Services
- Philly Edge
- US Dream Academy
- Valley School District Bensalem
- WBCB 1490 AM Radio
- WHYY FM