Why Choose English at Bushnell?
Small classes. Deep discussions. Personal mentorship. Bushnell’s English program creates a close-knit learning environment where you’re known by name and encouraged to grow as both a writer and a thinker. Through discussion-centered classes and individualized faculty support, you’ll strengthen communication, research, analytical thinking, and writing skills that prepare you for meaningful careers and graduate study.
Literature helps us better understand people, culture, faith, and the complexities of human experience. At Bushnell, you’ll study literature within historical, cultural, and theological contexts while learning how language shapes belief, meaning, and communication. Faculty invest personally in your growth, helping you develop confidence as a writer, researcher, and communicator.
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Minor options including Creative Writing, English, and Written Communication
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Required internship and senior capstone experience designed to build professional skills and career preparation
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Credits of major coursework focused on writing, research, literature, and communication
Internship Experience
Real organizations. Real writing. Real career preparation.
Through supervised internships, you’ll apply classroom learning in professional environments while gaining practical experience in writing, editing, communication, publishing, research, and organizational storytelling. Recent English students have interned with book publishers, nonprofit organizations, magazines, university departments, and faculty-led research initiatives.
Internship experiences may include editing manuscripts, developing written content, supporting communication strategies, conducting research, and contributing to publishing or media projects. Guided by faculty and professional mentors, these experiences help you strengthen workplace communication skills, build professional confidence, and explore careers in publishing, media, education, nonprofit leadership, public service, and communication-focused industries.
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
Bushnell’s English curriculum combines literary study, writing-intensive coursework, research practice, and communication-focused learning to help you build adaptable, career-ready skills. You’ll study literature across historical periods, cultures, and genres while strengthening your ability to write clearly, think critically, and communicate effectively.
Coursework includes literary analysis, creative writing, professional communication, advanced writing, English grammar and syntax, research methods, and faith-informed literary studies such as Christianity and Literature or The Bible as/in Literature. Through discussion-centered classes, writing workshops, internships, and a senior capstone experience, you’ll develop practical communication and storytelling skills that translate directly into professional environments.
Graduate Career Ready
What Can You Do with a Degree in English?
Students who graduate from the English program at Bushnell pursue careers such as:
- Writer, Editor, or Content Creator
- Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations Professional
- Teacher, Tutor, or TESOL Educator
- Nonprofit, Community Outreach, or Public Service Professional
- Research, Administrative, or Human Resources Specialist
- Graduate Study in Literature, Writing, Education, Law, or Related Fields
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s English program, you’ll develop practical and transferable skills, including:
- Write clearly and effectively for academic, professional, and creative audiences
- Analyze literature, media, and complex ideas through critical thinking and close reading
- Conduct research and synthesize information from multiple sources
- Communicate persuasively through written, verbal, and digital formats
- Develop storytelling and audience-centered communication skills
- Edit, revise, and strengthen written content for clarity and impact
Where Our Graduates Work
Bushnell English graduates apply their writing, communication, research, and critical thinking skills across a wide range of professions. Alumni have built careers in education, public service, community leadership, communications, content creation, and international teaching.
Recent graduates have worked in roles such as:
- Community Service Officer, University of Oregon Police
- Corrections Education Navigator
- Juvenile Justice Specialist, Lane County
- Fashion and Lifestyle Content Creator
- TESOL Teacher in Poland, China, and other international settings
Graduate Programs
Graduates also continue their education through master’s and doctoral programs in literature, writing, education, and related fields. Recent graduate school destinations include:
- University of Pennsylvania
- Eastern Illinois University
- University of Oregon
Whether pursuing careers in writing, education, public service, or graduate study, Bushnell English graduates leave prepared to communicate effectively, think critically, and make meaningful contributions in a variety of professional settings.
Through faculty mentorship, I was encouraged and equipped to pursue goals I once thought were out of reach as a first-generation college student.”
Frequently Asked Questions?
An English degree from Bushnell University prepares you for careers in publishing, journalism, public relations, nonprofit leadership, education, communications, media, marketing, editing, content creation, and law. Graduates also pursue graduate study in English, education, communication, theology, and related fields.
Yes. The program includes extensive practice in academic, professional, and creative writing through workshops, advanced writing courses, literary analysis, internships, and research-based assignments. You’ll strengthen communication skills across multiple writing styles and audiences.
You’ll study American, British, global, and faith-informed literature while exploring historical, cultural, and theological contexts. Coursework may include creative writing, professional communication, advanced writing, literary analysis, grammar and syntax, and research-focused writing courses.
Absolutely. Bushnell’s English program develops advanced research, writing, communication, and analytical thinking skills that prepare students for graduate study and professional programs in fields such as law, education, communication, theology, public administration, and literature.
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