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MAJORING OR MINORING IN ENGLISH AT ST THOMAS

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS MAJORING OR MINORING IN ENGLISH AT ST THOMAS THE ENGLISH MAJOR AND MINOR Literature Writing Creative Writing Professional Writing Teacher Education The minor in English is just four courses beyond your core class your choice of courses at or beyond ENGL 201 THE ENGLISH MINOR IN NARRATIVE MEDICINE Narrative medicine humanizes healthcare by training you to listen to the stories of human beings stories from patients the healthcare team and the cultures and systems in which they live It is designed to improve the quality of care for patients and to deepen your empathy and understanding as a healthcare professional This minor will complement your science curriculum with a set of four courses in literature creative writing and professional writing or communication With smart planning this 16 credit minor can also fulfill core requirements

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS DEVELOP SKILLS THAT NEVER LOSE VALUE According to a 2016 Pew Trust Survey of technologists scholars and strategic leaders the most prized skills in the future workplace will be creativity collaboration curiosity emotional intelligence and complex communication the kinds of skills an English major provides A Forbes Magazine survey of 182 million job postings found that employers in diverse fields are actively seeking English majors due to their creativity critical acumen and advanced communication skills The US Census Bureau confirms that English graduates have similar employment rates as graduates from other fields such as math science and business MAJORING OR MINORING IN ENGLISH AT ST THOMAS Hear it from UST English majors WHY THEY MAJORED IN ENGLISH I love to write English Studies reach right to the core of humanity and the cultural beings we are A truth telling story that is well told or well performed or wellwritten is one of the best mediums for learning and thinking Studying English builds an analytical mind and an unwillingness to accept information passively In English we learn how to closely read literature but also how to closely read life I love books movies I want to study them and create them Language draws me to English somehow it is vital and beautiful enough to enthrall and intoxicate me Two words law school

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS ENGLISH THE IDEAL CO MAJOR Environmental Studies Philosophy Political Science Biology Communications Catholic Studies Psychology History Film Studies Art History American Culture Difference Sociology Business Legal Studies Marketing Journalism Economics MAJORING OR MINORING IN ENGLISH AT ST THOMAS I love English majors I love how smart they are I love their intellectual curiosity And I love their bold choice for a major Most of all I love to hire them Steve Strauss bestselling author and USA Today columnist

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS English leads to a variety of career paths WHAT RECENT GRADS ARE DOING Social media director Grant writer Project Manager Publicist Editor Novelist Sports Editor Attorney Librarian Essayist Copywriter Teacher Columnist Web Editor Manager of Corporate Philanthropy Marketing Assistant Poet Corporate Trainer Comic book writer Theater manager Journal founder Event Planner Teacher of English in Prague South Korea Vietnam Speechwriter GRADUATE STUDIES M F A in Young Adult Fiction Ph D in Working Class Literature Ph D in African Cinema M A in Publishing Ph D in Victorian Studies MAJORING OR MINORING IN ENGLISH AT ST THOMAS WHAT OUR MAJORS DO AFTER GRADUATION Melissa Seymour Social Media Manager for Reese Witherspoon s Book Club BA 14 My English courses at St Thomas were incredible I m still close with several of my wonderful professors today They taught me how to think critically question everything and communicate effectively After St Thomas I went on to work in editorial at American Girl landed an incredible agent and published a book with more in the works Blake Rondeau Program Specialist at VA Board of Appeals BA 16 Drawing on the power of the humanities Veterans Voices changes the narrative of veterans and honors their contributions to our cultures and communities It empowers veterans to speak in their own voices through plays discussions literature and the Veterans Voices Award Xue Xiong Bilingual Legal Assistant Wilson Law Group BA 19 I am a recent graduate from the University of St Thomas with my degree in English and minor in the Renaissance Business program I am passionate about serving under resourced communities and using my skills to give a voice to those who can t speak for themselves

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS Getting started on your path WORKING WITH THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Anna Smith de Yoma Career Educator anna smithdeyoma stthomas edu 651 962 6773 MAJORING OR MINORING IN ENGLISH AT ST THOMAS THE MOST DIRECT CAREER PATHWAYS IN ENGLISH Job Title Content Creator Editor and Copywriter Technical Writers Grant and Proposal Writer English Teacher Responsibilities Develop content for organizations various platforms Plan review and revise content for publication Make technical information more easily accessible to everyday readers Conduct research and draft proposal to secure funding for an organization s projects Provide instruction to young learners regarding writing and literature Currently hiring locally on Indeed Walker Arts Center Concordia University Dean s Home Services Infinite Campus GameStop Thomson Reuters Allianz Target Toro State of MN Daikin Polaris Wells Fargo State of MN HHRI Kimley Horn CornerStone Advocacy Services Hopkins PS St Paul Academy Seven Hills Prep

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS WHAT ROLE CAN ENGLISH PLAY IN ADDRESSING KEY ISSUES RIGHT NOW Scholars in Asian American studies can identify and document xenophobia and they can disseminate those findings in real time to legal advocates Media scholars can draw on their knowledge of contagion films to alert health organizations to harmful visual iconographies and suggest alternatives Literary scholars can identify how narratives are being used to spread misinformation and they can advise health communicators how to create compelling counternarratives to challenge the fictions of conspiracy theorists Creative writers can draw on their narrative expertise to craft compelling stories that help us imagine a path forward and the steps we could take to get there a science fiction prototyping for pandemic response Humanities as Essential Services Inside Higher Ed May 21 2020 UPCOMING SPRING COURSES Narrative Medicine The American Short Story Sports Social Justice Milton 17th century Literature Critical Discourse of Video Games Film Adaptations of Literature Intro to Creative Writing Literature by Women Fairy Tales MAJORING OR MINORING IN ENGLISH AT ST THOMAS

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Dr Alexis Easley Chair of English maeasley stthomas edu StThomasEnglish ustundergradenglish USTEnglish