Oklahoma English Language Degree Programs

English Language Degree in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is not just farmland however. There are various Native American reservations spread throughout the state interspersed with memorials and museums to commemorate the wagon trails of America's westward expansion. So if you don't have a green thumb, but enjoy history or anthropology, Oklahoma colleges have much to offer.

Speak and spell: earning a degree in English Language

Is there a picture of you in the dictionary under the word "bookworm"? Do your friends refer to you as the Grammar Police? A degree in English Language can open up a world of career possibilities. This diverse major combines the study of language and literature, making it a great choice for people who love to read and write.

School of thought: classes and coursework

As a student in an English Language associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program, your course work will likely involve a lot of reading and writing. You may take classes in one or more of the following subjects:

Linguistics
Literary theory and criticism
Modern literature
Poetry
Creative writing
American or British literature

A world of career possibilities

An English Language degree can lay the foundation for a rewarding career in any number of fields or industries. Depending upon the career you choose, you may need to earn a specific level of degree. Most teaching jobs, for example, require at least a bachelor's or master's degree.

Satisfy your word nerd wanderlust and teach English in a foreign country, or combine your education with other foreign language skills and become an interpreter. Write for a newspaper or magazine, or teach an adult how to read. Other career options may include:

Primary, elementary, or secondary school teacher
Copywriter
Editor
Interpreter or Translator (must have knowledge of at least one other language)
Journalist

As you can see, this diverse course of study can be a terrific base for an equally diverse career.

Author:
Sara Faith Alterman

Sources:

Authors, Writers, and Editors • http://www.bls.gov • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos320.htm

Interpreters and Translators • http://www.bls.gov • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos175.htm

Major: English • http://www.collegeboard.com • http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/23.0101.html • The College Board

English Language Career and Technical Schools in Oklahoma:

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