Learn how literature has evolved—and tell your own tales—in the English major at Fordham. You will delve into a comprehensive survey of English literature to critically interpret texts and understand the principles of effective writing. You’ll contribute to our literary journals and talk shop with leading literature scholars. And you’ll do it all in New York City—the publishing capital of the world. We offer an English major, a concentration in creative writing, a literature minor, and a creative writing minor. You will learn the rules, structures, and historical context of the English language as they’ve evolved during more than 1,200 years—and, when necessary, how to break those rules in the service of creative expression. English Connect is a department-specific microsite where you can find the latest info on events, publications, and workshops. Our Writing Center tutors provide instruction, not correction. We help you develop the tools to become a better writer. We work with you on logical, rhetorical, and grammatical issues at any stage of an assignment.

This program prepare you for a wide range of careers in: Writing Publishing Media Teaching Our career services tap Fordham’s ties with more than 2,600 companies. We offer: Post-graduation career search Resume development, Interviewing practice Networking skill development Hands-on case-study sessions with industry executives Field-specific advising/coaching You also get access to our powerful (and Fordham-loyal) network of alumni, who want to see you succeed as they have.