English provides valuable preparation for any career that requires the ability to think analytically, speak effectively, write precisely, and understand issues from differing points of view. The major is valuable for those entering law, human resources management, government, sales and marketing, or public information services. English majors interested in teaching and securing a Single Subject Credential in English have the benefit of the HNU program that is approved by the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing. English majors are encouraged to pursue a second major, a minor, or a concentration in an area complementary to the major and advantageous in terms of various career options: business, communications, computer science, or foreign languages.
Faculty
Patricia McMahon, PhD
Yale University (Yale Drama School)
Professor of Communication, Drama, English
510-436-1231
mcmahon@hnu.edu
Daniel W. Schmidt, PhD
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Associate Professor of English
510-436-1507
schmidt@hnu.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Katherine Cogan Kovach, M.A.
Holy Names University
Instructor of English
510-436-1281
kovach@hnu.edu
Francesca Cabrini Weber, snjm, PhD
University of California, Berkeley
Associate Professor of Biological Science
510-436-1255
weber@hnu.edu
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