A deep respect for the power of the written word draws students to our English program. Join Longwood's close-knit community of readers and writers, and learn how to put your love of words to good use.
Career Path
You'll have an edge on the competition in any of these jobs.
MAJOR
Earning an English degree from Longwood is just the beginning of your exploration and appreciation of words -- in books, poetry, essays, memoirs and literature of all genres, eras and regions.
RHETORIC AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Here, you'll practice and polish your professional writing skills. You'll learn to create clear, convincing messages for a variety of public communication jobs and develop your understanding of persuasive elements of writing, like
Expected March, December 2024
Start date
Expected August 2024
Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences
Ruffner 104,
Longwood University,
FARMVILLE,
Virginia,
23909, United States
Students must have Proof of successful completion of secondary education (e.g., secondary school transcripts, final exam scores, diploma) with certified English translations. Longwood recognizes the value of the International Baccalaureate diploma and will award transfer credit for IB exams.
Other English language requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 550 (paper).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.