English Department

English

ESU English grads get amazing jobs with strong earning potential. But majoring in English is also about the sheer joy of connecting with others as writers and carefully thinking human beings.

ESU is closer to New York City than any other state university in Pennsylvania. We're a 70-minute drive away. Because of that, we're uniquely situated to give our English majors unparalleled access to the most vibrant media market on earth.

Our recent grads have taken superb jobs at the Discovery Channel, CNBC, the Philadelphia Inquirer, HarperCollins Publishers, and our classes get staff visits from world-class publications such as the Wall Street Journal and marketing agencies such as Seed Strategy.

Here are a few actual jobs that our recent English majors have landed in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York:

ESU is closer to New York City than any other state university in Pennsylvania. We're a 70-minute drive away. Because of that, we're uniquely situated to give our English majors unparalleled access to the most vibrant media market on earth.

Our recent grads have taken superb jobs at the Discovery Channel, CNBC, the Philadelphia Inquirer, HarperCollins Publishers, and our classes get staff visits from world-class publications such as the Wall Street Journal and marketing agencies such as Seed Strategy.

Here are a few actual jobs that our recent English majors have landed in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York:

  • Social Media Manager
  • Medical Writer
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Manager of Digital Operations
  • Video Game Writer
  • Reporter
  • Chief Copyeditor
  • Associate Medical Editor

We could go on.

But majoring or minoring in English isn't just about amazing employment. It's also a portal to a different way of experiencing life.

We embrace a shared love of great literature, and we nurture original, fresh, diverse voices. We learn not only how to use digital media, but also how to make a difference in our world. We become expert communicators, yes, but we also possess something worth communicating.

Majoring in English is actually fun, too. Our majors experience the joys of discovering new worlds in reading and creativity. They're an upbeat group, too, people who tend to laugh a lot. Spend an hour in the English Department, and you'll hear it!

For information regarding English Placement Testing, please contact the English Department’s Administrative Assistant, Emily Boyle, at eboyle5@esu.edu.

To find out more about ESU’s English major, the various tracks you can choose, and how they meet your goals and dreams, you can start by emailing Dr. Leigh Smith, department chair or by calling us at (570) 422-3385.

English Department Brochure

Contact Us

Dr. Leigh Smith, department chair, by email or at (570) 422-3385 to learn more about ESU’s English major.

Contact Information

Campus Address
Stroud Hall 309
Phone:
(570) 422-3398
Fax:
(570) 422-3012 (Fax)
Title of Department Leader
Department Chair
Name
Leigh Smith
Phone:
(570) 422-3385