About English
Develop, practice, and perfect your writing and research skills in small, vibrant classes with talented faculty.
We prepare students to succeed in careers that value critical thinking, writing, artistry, researching, teaching, and a variety of other skills. Additionally, we offer students valuable research and creative opportunities, and invite them to participate in student-led university publications. As faculty and mentors, we value building dedicated relationships with students in the hopes of not only enriching their academic experiences, but providing crucial aspects of a liberal arts education that prepare students for life beyond the university.
Program Highlights:
- Small class sizes
- Talented faculty scholars and writers
- Three built-in practicum experiences in publishing and journalism
- Contribute to multiple student-run publications
Available Degrees
Viterbo graduates go on to work in fields such as
- Publishing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Editing
- Creative Writing
- Law
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Research
- Technical Writing
- Education
- Government
- Public Policy
Small classes led by award-winning writers and scholars
3 built-in practicum experiences in publishing and journalism
73% of employers look for written communication skills on a resume (National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE))
Why study this program at Viterbo?
Talented faculty scholars and writers
Learn from published authors and scholars in areas like creative writing, rhetoric, and American studies.
Student publications
Contribute to student-run publications, including the Lumen newspaper, Touchstone arts magazine, and Backspace, our first-year writing journal.
Built-in practicum courses
Gain hands-on experience in publishing, journalism, and literary editing as part of your required coursework.
Program Overview
English at Viterbo
English Faculty
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