The program offered by the Castleton University provides?you a balance of deep and broad study through a core of common classes and four areas of concentration: American Literature, World Literature, Children?s Literature, and a Concentration by Contract. Each concentration takes reading and writing seriously, for we realize that the best way for us to prepare students for a professional life is to cultivate a sense of intellectual independence and a love of language in its many uses.

You will not only develop a deep foundational knowledge of literature, but also hone interpretive, analytical, and critical skills that form the basis of the core abilities or skill sets that employers and professional schools find most attractive. Upon graduation you will have the ability to think creatively and critically, solve real-world problems, and communicate clearly and elegantly in both speech and writing.

Career prospects

When it comes to career planning and finding rewarding jobs, the field of English is misunderstood. The potential an English major holds is much more plentiful that you might first assume. Like English majors around the country, Castleton English majors find interesting and rewarding jobs after graduation, very often in fields they could not anticipate.

A few current titles of Castleton English major graduates:

• Web & Marketing Manager
• Spokesman, New York State Farm Bureau
• IT Coordinator
• HS English teacher
• Credit Analyst
• Art Licensing Associate
• Wholesale Grocery Buyer
• Financial Advisor
• Children's Librarian
• Technical Writer
• Copy Editor