English Southeast Missouri State University

Overview

The English programme at Southeast Missouri State University provides a rigorous academic foundation designed to enhance critical thinking and sophisticated communication. Students explore a diverse range of literary works while mastering the research methods and textual analysis required for professional success in the modern world.

This degree focuses heavily on literary study to foster ethical complexity and empathy. By engaging with various cultures and historical periods, learners develop a nuanced understanding of human relationships. The curriculum is designed to build the "soft skills" that modern employers across all sectors highly value.

Why English at Southeast Missouri State University?

Students benefit from an intimate learning environment featuring small class sizes and instruction from award-winning faculty members. The institution provides extensive real-world learning opportunities that extend well beyond the traditional classroom setting to ensure practical skill development.

The Department of English is housed within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, offering a supportive community for aspiring writers and scholars. Facilities and resources are tailored to help students hone their craft in publishing, editing, and digital content creation through hands-on projects.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 17664 per year
• National fee: USD 10194 per year
• Local fee: USD 10194 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 42 hours dedicated to the major. Modules may include:

• Film Studies
• Studies in TV/Pop Culture
• Victorian Studies
• Faulkner Seminar
• Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories
• Shakespeare’s Tragedies
• Renaissance British Literature
• Early 20th Century British Literature
• Southern Literature
• Literature for the Young Adult
• Masculinities in the 19th Century American Novel
• Contemporary American Poetry
• American Fiction of the 21st Century
• Early English Literature
• Late British and Postcolonial Literature

Broadened Perspectives

• Multicultural Visions on Film
• Images of Women in Literature
• Native American Literature
• Writing Race and Gender in the South
• Asian-American Literature
• Gender and Sexuality in Literary Studies
• African-American Literature I
• Literary Criticism
• Immigration in Literature and Film
• Border Literature of the Americas

Careers with English

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in publishing, journalism, advertising, and professional writing. Many alumni secure positions as technical writers, librarians, or human resources specialists within both public and private sectors, including healthcare and financial industries.

The programme also serves as an excellent gateway for advanced academic pursuits. Students frequently progress to law schools, professional programmes, or doctoral studies. Career Services at the university provides dedicated support to help students transition into roles within non-profit organisations and government agencies.