The English Department offers three different tracks. Although students working in one track often take courses with students working in another, courses in each track are designed to provide training in specific areas and to guide students to particular professional goals.

Liberal Arts: Traditionally, the Liberal Arts training in reading, analytic, and writing skills has enabled students to go on to Ivy League, public, and private graduate andlaw schools. La Salle's English Department has been recognized as one of the foremost in the nation for graduates earning doctoral degrees. This track also serves students looking for good jobs after graduation; graduates use their communication skills in jobs in government, business, and industry.

Writing: If you are interested in writing, this program combines a good liberal arts background in literature with an opportunity to take specialized writing courses in creative writing (fiction, poetry, playwriting), journalism, business writing, professional writing, scientific and technical writing, and editing and publishing. If you have talent and discipline, publishing, professional writers will give you guidance and encouragement. Individual conferences are an important part of the program.

English-Education: This is a highly specialized and demanding program for those interested in secondary school teaching. It is actually a dual major, requiring forty-eight credits in English and thirty-three credits in Education. Students who choose this track should be seriously dedicated to a teaching career.