English @ Adams State

If you love to read or write fiction, poetry or essays - if you enjoy the challenge of putting your thoughts and ideas into writing - then one of these English majors is made for you.
It will be the beginning of a lifetime in the company of the world's greatest writers and thinkers. Our expert faculty will be there to help you enter that world!
Our program features:
- Excellent teaching faculty
- Small classes
- Personalized attention
You can choose one of four degree programs
English with an emphasis in Liberal Arts
A basic liberal education that can open doors in business, government, and more specialized fields such as public relations and advertising.
English with an emphasis in Secondary Education
Prepares students to teach high school. English teachers are in high demand and ASU graduates have been placed throughout the U.S.
English with an emphasis in Mass Communications
Enter the world of print journalism, broadcasting, video production or online publication.
English with an emphasis in Creative Writing
Explore your creativity while learning to write for many audiences in many different genres.
An English student's presentation on Tony Morrison:
What can I do with a degree in English?
English is a versatile major. It stresses the crucial skills of writing, reading, and speaking, and it prepares students for a wide variety of careers:
- Secondary teaching in English
- Print and broadcast journalism
- Public relations
- Law school
- Author
- Graduate school in English
What sets us apart?
- Our interdisciplinary minor in Women's Studies
- The Sandhill Review - a student-run literary publication. Find out more: ascsandhill@adams.edu

