English Degree

The English degree program at D’Youville College prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer english degrees.

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D’Youville College

75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY

D'Youville College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buffalo, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at DYC exceeds 3,200 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs DYC offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1360 to 1680 for the SAT exam and in a range of 21 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of about 87 percent of which only 27 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $24,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. D'Youville College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for DYC is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Rowing (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.dyc.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).