Prepare Your Path
 Thomas More College offers you two options for
a Bachelor of Arts in English. You can complete
the traditional English major with a focus on
British and American literature, or an English
major in Creative Writing, which features a
variety of writing workshops along with literary
studies. Pairing an English major with another
degree makes you that much more marketable.
Some of our recent English graduates also hold
degrees in psychology, communications, theater,
art, theology and biology.
emphasis we place on hands-on job experience.
Internships and networking opportunities in
news reporting, copy editing, literary magazine
publication, grant writing, literacy programs and
tutoring, among others, help your portfolio stand
out when it's time to interview for your first fulltime
job. No matter what path you choose, you'll
develop skills to succeed in the job market or
graduate school program.
Chart Your Course
Our program offers a diverse selection of workshops and
seminars. Examples include:
- African American Literature
- American Popular Culture
- Creative Writing (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry)
- The Development of the Novel
- Gothic Literature
- Literature of the American South
- Meet the Beatles
- Mythology and Literature
- Native American Literature
- News and Feature Writing
- Oral Narrative Folklore
- Science Fiction
- Shakespearean Comedy
- Sub-Saharan Literature
- The Vietnam War in Literature & Film
Distinguish Yourself
 At Thomas More, you'll find one-of-akind
opportunities to get involved beyond
the classroom that clearly enhance your
personal and professional growth. For
example, our Words literary magazine is
entirely managed by students, providing
experience in creative writing, art, editorial
management, layout, publicity and
distribution management. You can also
work in our Writing Center as a tutor, join
the creative activities of the Sigma Tau
Delta International English Honorary or
study abroad through the CCSA program.
We encourage all English majors to take
advantage of these remarkable programs.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Rex Easley
Department of English
Thomas More College
859-344-3597
rex.easley@thomasmore.edu
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