Faulkner University

The English program at Faulkner offers opportunities for students to receive personal and individualized attention from faculty both inside and outside the classroom. English faculty work closely with students in leading them to take full advantage of their academic abilities and to apply their learning experiences to all aspects of their lives. English majors are encouraged to establish career goals that will enable them to put into practice the critical thinking and communication skills they have developed in their academic studies.

Several degree programs are available in the English curriculum at Faulkner.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students for graduate school or pre-professional study in areas such as law, public relations, journalism, or professional writing. Faulkner students also have majored in English as a complement to another area of interest such as business, physical education, or social science. Students may choose an emphasis in Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Journalism or Literature.

The Bachelor’s degree in Education with a concentration in English Language Arts is offered jointly by the English and Education Departments. Along with preparing students to teach secondary English, this degree program provides courses and experience in journalism and theatre that can enhance career possibilities in the education field.

Here is what a current student and a Faulkner graduate have to say about their experiences as English majors at Faulkner:

• "I’ve always wanted to teach theatre and English in junior high or high school. Now that I’m a Secondary Education/Language Arts major, I’m loving the classes and the teachers. They’re so willing to help you out, and they really try to understand where you’re coming from. With classes at Faulkner generally small, my English courses have had a lot of one-on-one interaction and discussion that have helped me understand the works we’re discussing even better." -Helen Wishum, Junior English/Language Arts Education Major
• "The English faculty at Faulkner taught in a way that helped me gain a deeper understanding of writers ranging from Shakespeare to Walt Whitman. I have found the knowledge I gained to be beneficial both in my work and in life itself." -Jason Chesser, 1994 graduate in English/Journalism