English - Creative Writing, Education, Journalism & Literature (BA)

Write Your Own Story

What makes fake news “fake?” How does literature teach us empathy? In a world dominated by apps and ebooks, how can you sell your words? What's the best way to take complex information and make it easy for anyone to understand? As a Seton Hill University English Program graduate you will know the answers to questions like these. You'll also be able to make a fulfilling career out of what you enjoy most.

Specialize in What Interests You

As a Seton Hill English major, you’ll enjoy academic experiences that prepare you for a broad spectrum of careers. In addition, you can specialize in the area that best suits your career goals.

Creative Writing

Write what you read! Seton Hill offers an emphasis on popular fiction, with courses in fiction, popular fiction, creative writing and poetry. English majors can take advantage of special opportunities associated with the M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction.

Education

At Seton Hill, you can prepare to become a certified English teacher  at the secondary level while earning your English B.A.

Journalism

The skills needed to become a professional journalist are invaluable to content creators in all industries. When you specialize in journalism at Seton Hill, you’ll benefit from courses in News, Arts and Sports Writing; Magazine Writing and Editing; and Creative Content.

Literature

Deepen your understanding of great works of literature, and expand your ability to comprehend complex issues. As an English major with a specialization in literature, you’ll read, discuss and write about classic and contemporary literary works, including those for young adults and children.

All English majors also have the opportunity to:

• Gain journalism experience by working on The Setonian, a student-run news source with both print and digital components.
• Learn what it's like to be an editor by working on Eye Contact, our campus literary magazine.
• Develop digital content creation skills.
• Join the English Club, or Seton Hill's chapter of the International English Honors society, Sigma Tau Delta - or both!
• Get together with other English majors and faculty for special events, like Pittsburgh literary lectures, poetry readings, novel and poetry writing groups, and guest speakers. 

Faculty

Learn from people who practice what they preach! At Seton Hill, you'll enjoy learning from poets, novelists, literary critics and writers who publish in every genre: from urban fantasy to Irish literature, from the Southern kitchen to video games. We even have an award-winning horror poet on faculty.