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English C O N C E N T R AT I O N S
Comparative Literature English Literature Writing C O M P L E M E N TA RY D E G R E E
English/Language Arts with Professional Education License— Secondary Education (9–12)
ACCREDITATIONS The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org).
The ability to communicate ideas and information is one of the most valuable assets a person can possess in a career. The English language is a powerful tool, and those who master it are well-prepared for the multiple career changes most college graduates experience in their lives. English majors develop sophisticated abilities in communicating, listening, speaking, reading, writing, critical thinking, information gathering and understanding a broad spectrum of human cultures. USF’s goal is to heighten and intensify student reading experiences, and help students reflect upon the ways in which written and spoken words deliver meaning. Through this discovery, students can develop the ability to recognize authoritative analysis and question authority. They can even become authoritative critics themselves. Skilled writing begins with skilled speaking. Through spontaneous and focused exchanges that entertain wide-ranging ideas in a respectful way, USF English majors become confident speakers and can present their ideas in formal and informal settings. Critical thinking skills are honed in every class and assignment, enriched by discovery, originality, humor, creativity, and the pleasure of reading.