English / Literature graduates may pursue careers in teaching, publishing, law, communication, journalism, magazine writing/editing, public relations, business, technical writing, advertising and others.  Opportunities expand with double majors. Study Abroad Loras strongly encourages students to participate in study abroad learning opportunities. Study in another country is a vital component of the language student’s college experience. There are many opportunities for Loras students to study outside the U.S. for a semester, a summer, J-Term, or a full academic year. Teacher Education Options · Secondary English as the major licensure area, Literature Major · Secondary English as the major licensure area, Creative Writing Major · Secondary English as an additional endorsement · English/Language Arts endorsement, K-6

English: Creative Writing

The Creative Writing program is rare for a small undergraduate liberal arts college.  Our students benefit from the close personal attention of professors in small (but popular) introductory and advanced workshops in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction writing. We also offer electives in Playwriting/Screenwriting and Editing.  For literary background, students choose from a wide range of literature courses in British, American, European and world literature, and take a rigorous foundational course – Introduction to Literary Studies – and a more advanced course in Literary Criticism. Each senior works one-on-one with a faculty advisor to produce an extended creative thesis in his or her genre of choice.

Literary Society: The Literary Society offers an opportunity to meet other students interested in literature in a social setting.  The Literary Society meets to discuss literature and film, to give feedback on student writing, to provide information about internships, and to perform community service.

Literary magazines: The Outlet is the Loras College literary magazine, published annually. Students may submit poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, and serve on the editorial staff. Alpha is an annual publication of writing across the curriculum sponsored by Delta Epsilon Sigma, the national Catholic Honors Society. Students may submit work to Alpha in the following genres: poetry, fiction, informal essay, and formal essay.

Experiential Learning:

• English Majors frequently complete internships with Dubuque-area publishing companies and in marketing or public relations offices.
• English majors frequent study abroad in the Ireland program.  Other study abroad opportunities have included England, South Africa, etc.
• English majors may serve as Peer Writing Consultants for Loras College Writing Center.

Mentoring Connection
What do English majors do when they graduate? If so...feel free to contact any of our Mentoring Connection English alumni who have volunteered to mentor you through email!

Double Majors and Minors
Some English majors double major or minor in another program.  Recent and recommended combinations include Teacher Education, Spanish, Gender Studies, Communication Arts, Economics, Publishing, Biology, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, etc.  Students may also double major in Literature/Creative Writing.