The English Degree at Bluefield University prepares students to become well-rounded communicators who can think critically using research and analysis. Through the study of diverse genres of literature, students develop their personal worldviews by synthesizing moral, social, and philosophical ideas that shape societal and individual identities. Students analyze the power of language as relative to the global community, ethnicities, gender, and socioeconomic cultures. Proficient, effective writing abilities develop through practice in several rhetorical methods, including persuasive, expository, argumentative, narrative, descriptive, and researched writing. Many employers and business executives state that they need individuals who have strong written and verbal communication skills along with critical thinking abilities. With an English degree, students become highly marketable when pursuing diverse careers, and they are also trained for careers in technical writing, public relations, freelance writing, and creative writing. Pairing an English major or minor with other majors such as education, business, psychology, or sports management will increase success in reaching career goals