English Degree

The English degree program at Paul Quinn 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 Texas colleges that offer english degrees.

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Paul Quinn College

2400 Clarksville St, Paris, TX

Paul Quinn College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Dallas, Texas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's African Methodist Episcopal affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 230 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study available at Paul Quinn College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 1240 - 1340, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 20. 77% of students that apply are accepted to Paul Quinn College, of which 67% choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $14,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $3,400 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Paul Quinn College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to learn more about Paul Quinn College can check out their website at http://www.pqc.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).