The English major provides students with highly marketable skills in critical thinking, writing, and reading that prepare them for careers in law, medicine, public relations, journalism, teaching, research, writing, and editing.
Study abroad with Penn State — in Scotland! Fall 2022
The art and creative writing programs invite you to participate in Narrative Arts in Scotland, a course featuring collaboration on a multimodal story with colleagues at the University of Dundee in Scotland’s UNESCO City of Design. You will explore Scotland’s rich history and social concerns by participating in workshops with local artists and authors, visiting museums, and experiencing sites in the Highlands.
Our course offerings help students pursue their personal interests and introduce them to new and exciting subjects that open a wealth of career and graduate study options. Writing-focused internships at area publications or media outlets also help prepare students for the workforce.
Those honored with the award have made themselves available to interact with students outside class, linked students to engagement opportunities, and helped them build their confidence as learners and potential contributors to society.
The English faculty at Penn State Abington possess varied expertise. Faculty members study diverse authors including William Shakespeare, Mohsin Hamid, and Lorrie Moore. And they can help students learn how to produce science writing, technical writing, creative writing, and writing for the web.