The department teaches writing to nearly every first-year student enrolled at SWT and offers several creative and technical writing courses for sophomores and advanced students. Its literature program includes a variety of courses from Shakespeare and modern drama to film and women' s literature. Finally, the department offers courses in the history and structure of the English language. English majors take courses in all three areas of the discipline. While gaining a broad liberal education, English majors also learn practical skills that provide a basis for almost any career.
Graduates traditionally enter the fields of education, journalism, publishing, or communications.
They also work for computer, engineering, and public relations firms or pursue careers in politics and government, as well as law school and other graduate programs.