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Katey has been accepted at Ohio State University where she will pursue her PhD in Health Communication.

Katey Price ('07)

English Language and Literature

Emphasizes the humane letters and language study.

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Featuring small classes, lots of reading, many opportunities for writing and research, and supervision by faculty who know their students, the English programs emphasize the humane letters and language study.

Every year, the English Department holds the Osborn Poetry Contest and the Fiction Short Story Contest. Submissions are due at the beginning of February, with the winners announced in March.

Career Descriptions

A sound liberal arts education is a satisfactory and soughtafter preparation for many vocational and professional areas: communication, industry, government and teaching.

  • Editor — Develops original fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines and trade journals, newspapers, technical reports, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, movies and advertisements.
  • Technical Writer — Puts scientific and technical information into readily understandable language. Prepares operating and maintenance manuals, catalogs, parts lists, assembly instructions, sales promotion materials and project proposals. Plans and edits technical reports and oversees preparation of illustrations, photographs, diagrams and charts.
  • Public Relations Director — Handles media, community, consumer and government relations; political campaigns; interest-group representation; conflict mediation; or employee and investor relations.
  • Elementary or Secondary Teacher — Teaches subject matter relevant to the English language and literature to diverse learners, grades K-12.

 

"Lake State gave me the experience and the opportunity I was looking for. My courses and the work experience I recieved allowed me to accept a position as a Graduate Assistant at South Dakota State University. I've been working on my Masters of Education with a specialization in Student Affairs and Counseling. 

The class size at Lake State gave me the opportunity to learn and make connections with both the students and faculty. It provided a great Student to Teacher ratio that allowed for indepth and provoking conversation, a key element in learning. The compassion of the professors shows as they have helped me with every aspect of my education and furture planning."

-- Amy Chrispell ('08)

  

Average Salary of Graduates (NACE)

  • $35,453

Note: These figures include students working on their Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

Well Prepared

LSSU has a great reputation for placing English Language and Literature students in graduate and professional schools, such as:

  • Ohio State University
  • South Dakota State University
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Wayne State University
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*Based on survey of 2004-2006 LSSU graduates

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Jessica Hirt

"One of my favorite things about LSSU is its size. The classrooms, especially as you get to the upper levels, get smaller, so you not only have a chance to discuss your ideas in an honest, supportive manner, but you also get to know your professors and classmates. The upper level courses really allow you to focus on what you love, and the small class size allows you to have time to share and to discuss your ideas." [ more ]

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