Laurea in Lettere

Develop your critical thinking and cultivate your creative expression

As a USJ English major you will grow as a reader, writer, and thinker.

You will benefit from a renowned faculty and a challenging and innovative curriculum with internship opportunities with a variety of employers. USJ students graduate with critical and analytical skills that prepare them for career success in a range of fields including teaching, writing, and media:

• Concentrate in Literature;
• Choose from courses in American Literature, Creative Writing, Shakespeare, Female Detective Fiction, and so much more;
• USJ offers a Self-Designed English minor;
• USJ also offers a Drama minor.

The University of Saint Joseph is the premier private university in Connecticut for future in-demand professionals in health care and social services, education, digital media, and the sciences. Located minutes from major corporate headquarters and renowned medical and research facilities, USJ offers students programs that directly link coursework, theory, and evidence with placements in workplace settings, providing them the experience needed to rise above the stiff competition when they enter the job market. Rated #2 in Connecticut among National Universities in Best Value by U.S. News & World Report, a USJ degree is a proven credential for undergraduates seeking a traditional New England college setting with exceptional NCAA Division III athletics and a strong sense of community. For graduate students ready to learn more and earn more, USJ offers online, hybrid, and on-ground master and doctoral programs with innovative modular curricula that attract students from around the world.