Department of English
English is more than just reading and writing. The English language, from literature, to composition, to communication, provides limitless possibilities for students seeking professional and educational opportunities. So whether you want to be a writer, editor, publisher, teacher, or lawyer, a bachelor's degree in English from Mercyhurst College will give you the foundation to reach your goals. Concentrations in writing, creative writing, secondary education, and pre-law provide students with a number of options , whether they plan to enter the workforce or pursue a master's, doctoral or law degree. And with a curriculum focused on both literature and composition, along with Mercyhurst's liberal arts core, students are equipped with the tools needed not only to master the English language, but to master life.