Moreover, it offers to all students, wherever their professional and vocational interests lie, an appreciation of the great literary heritage of civilization, with particular emphasis upon American and British literatures, and, through the humanistic study of these masterpieces, a better understanding of themselves and their culture. The program also promotes global awareness and the appreciation of cultural diversity through numerous opportunities for world or multicultural studies. The program's goal is, that, through the humanistic study of a variety of literature, students will obtain a better understanding of themselves, their culture and other cultures with which they must invariably come into contact. Creative Writing and Film Studies are interdisciplinary minors offered through the English Department. Keep in mind, however, that some fields will require graduate study or further schooling of some kind.
Many more occupations exist and are worth investigating.
The internet is a fantastic source of information. A broad range of resources on career fields, internships, and job search information is also available in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson Hall. The most important professional skills are the ability to read well and the ability to express ideas. The person who can do those two things is most likely to rise to the top of any career. Such a person is best equipped to change with the times, to adapt to the needs of his or her profession, and to assume a position of leadership.