BA English

At Sacred Heart, you’ll develop the skills you need to read analytically; write clearly and effectively; and express a clear, logical argument. You’ll gain a strong foundation in a broad spectrum of literature, and by the time you graduate you will have skills and knowledge, including reading, writing, and critical thinking, that never lose value and are relevant to any field, in any job market, at any time.

Employers seek college graduates who excel in clear communication, written expression, careful research, strong interpersonal skills, and close reading.

SHU English majors have pursued successful careers in a variety of fields, including:

SHU English alumni have thrived in graduate programs (MA, MFA, MAT and Ph.D.) at the following schools:

English majors have the opportunity to pursue the 3+3 Bachelor's & JD program, a partnership between Sacred Heart University and Seton Hall Law School. Students can earn a Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor by completing all required credits for their English degree at SHU within three years (90 credits). The balance of their undergraduate credits (30 credits) will be completed during their first year of law school at Seton Hall University.