English

Awaken your imagination and sharpen your communication skills by becoming a part of our thriving literary community.

Why Earn Your BA in English?

English majors enjoy successful careers as teachers, lawyers, publishers, editors, librarians, engineers, doctors, lawyers, writers, ad executives, administrators, social media managers, academics, journalists, web producers and more.

Why Major in English at Adelphi?

• Receive personal attention in small, seminar-style classes and individualize your education through meaningful extracurricular enrichment.
• Learn from leading scholars and authors who are nationally recognized for their writing and research.
• Develop the intellectual tools to launch the career of your choice, whether you’re interested in writing—fiction, nonfiction, poetry or playwriting—or any other pursuit.

What Can You Do with a Degree in English?

English majors enjoy successful careers as teachers, lawyers, publishers, editors, librarians, engineers, doctors, writers, ad executives, administrators, social media managers, academics, journalists and web producers.

of our baccalaureate graduates say that Adelphi University increased their intellectual curiosity, ability and potential