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Rethink understanding. Find your voice.

Study literature, language, and creative writing while developing the communication, research, and critical thinking skills that prepare you for a wide range of careers and graduate study.

Through writing workshops, close faculty mentorship, and discussion-based classes, you’ll refine your voice, challenge ideas, and learn to communicate with clarity and purpose.

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What You’ll Experience

English students develop the ability to write, analyze, and communicate effectively while exploring literature, language, and creative expression.

Writing & Literary Study

  • Study literature, writing, and language across a broad range of texts and perspectives
  • Develop your voice through creative writing workshops
  • Strengthen your research, analytical, and communication skills

Student Publications

  • Contribute to The Groundling, the program’s newsletter featuring student, faculty, and alumni news
  • Help produce The Harbinger, Bethany’s student-run literary arts magazine showcasing creative writing and visual art

Creative Community

  • Join the Writers’ Club to share your work and receive feedback
  • Participate in open mic nights, reading trips, and literary events
  • Collaborate with peers and faculty mentors in a supportive creative environment
Two students in a greenhouse.

Careers & Advanced Study

English graduates build careers in writing, publishing, communications, education, nonprofit leadership, and many other fields where strong communication and critical thinking are essential.

Common career paths include:

  • Editor
  • Creative writer
  • Corporate communications specialist
  • Publisher
  • Public relations coordinator
  • Copywriter
  • Grant writer
  • Nonprofit administrator

An English degree opens doors across industries, preparing graduates to communicate effectively, think critically, and adapt to a wide range of professional opportunities.

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Dr. Kathy Baker-Brosh shows students a horse's leg bone structure.

AREAS OF STUDY

English (Major)

American Literature (Minor)
British Literature (Minor)
Creative Writing (Minor)
Writing in Social and Natural Environments (Minor)

Why Bethany

Writing workshops with personalized faculty feedback

Student-led literary publications with real publishing experience

A collaborative Writers' Club community

“For me, Bethany College made all the difference. I came to Bethany not sure of myself or what I could offer the world and wholly unclear as what my role in life would look like. Four years later, I left Bethany confident and determined, with a defined vision of who and what I wanted to be and with a skill set ingrained that would continually serve to advance me along in life and my career.”
Liz Verrier

English, 1996, Global Chief Counsel, Aon Cyber Solutions

“Bethany College gave me the opportunity to learn and think, and to be challenged by many professors who remain mentors and friends long past graduation. It gave me the opportunity to work with classmates who became part of an extended network of accomplished professionals who continue to offer guidance, support, and friendship.

“My experience at Bethany gave me confidence to take risks. It taught me the importance of being insatiably curious and relentlessly kind. Bethany College didn’t change who I was, but it helped define who I am today.”

Jeffrey Seglin

English, 1978, Senior Lecturer & Director of Harvard Kennedy School Communications Program, Harvard University Syndicated Ethics Columnist, “The Right Thing,” Tribune Content Agency

Meet The Faculty

English

Heather A. Taylor

Heather A. Taylor

Associate Professor of English

Cramblet Hall, 201E
htaylor@bethanywv.edu
304.829.7408
Haley Fedor

Haley Fedor

Visiting Assistant Professor of English

Morlan Hall
hfedor@bethanywv.edu
304.829.7096

Program Resources

Requirements & Course Descriptions

View our course catalogue for the full list of requirements and course descriptions.

English, Major
American Literature, Minor
British Literature, Minor
Creative Writing, Minor
Writing in Social and Natural Environments, Minor

Related Programs

Related programs:

Communication & Media Arts
History
Political Science
Psychology

Study English at Bethany

Strengthen your voice, sharpen your perspective, and prepare to make an impact through the power of language.

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