The English major at Ferrum includes study in both literature and communication and is designed to allow students considerable flexibility in selecting courses to meet individual interests and needs. Requirements promote understanding of the expressive capacities of language and appreciation for the psychological, cultural, and historical insights of literature.
Students learn how to think critically and to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts.
In addition to the English major, the English department offers an English minor and a minor in journalism. Graduates of the various programs offered by the English Department find careers in a wide range of fields, including teaching, business, industry, public relations, journalism, technical writing, and other kinds of communication. An English major also provides excellent preparation for graduate school in a number of fields such as law, religion, education and area studies. Students must select at least nine hours from each of the listed categories, and only nine hours of the 36 total can be at the 200-level.