English Communication

English Communication at St. Mary’s

A degree in English Communication helps students hone communication skills. Students integrate critical thinking and writing skills with media-production skills. Because the degree is rooted in the humanities, students explore various areas in literature and theory to develop their metaphorical thinking and creative abilities.

The English Communication degree examines how the power of language and image is used to promote the common good as students wrestle with how their own communication practices enhance not only their personal and professional pursuits but also their engagement in the civic realm.

Program of Study

• Degree Plans

  Students can pursue a bachelor’s in English Communication:

  Bachelor of Arts in English Communication

  Students can also pursue a 5-year combined degree program:

  Combined Bachelor of Arts in English Communication and Master of Arts

• Courses

  Highlighted courses include:

  Persuasive Writing
  Argumentation and Debate
  Contemporary Literary Criticism
  Language of Peace
  Principles of Marketing
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What can I do with a degree in English Communication?

English Communication majors graduate with skills in areas such as journalism, public relations, technical writing, publication writing and corporate communications.

Newspapers
Magazines
Freelance writing/editing
Technical writing
Broadcast media
Trade, professional or consumer publications
Advertising
Public relations
Marketing
Teaching (with certification)
Human resources
Retail management

Internship Opportunities

Recent graduates have interned and worked in settings such as:

ABC News
Archdiocese of San Antonio
CNBC
Entravision Communications Corporation
KSAT-TV
Rackspace
San Antonio Parks and Recreation
San Antonio Spurs
Sea World San Antonio
Southwest Research Institute
Travis County District Attorney’s Office
USAA
Valero Energy Corporation

Outside the Classroom

Students participate in a variety of activities throughout campus including:

Writing or photography for The Rattler student newspaper
Writing for or joining the editorial board of The Pecan Grove Review literary journal
Presenting at the annual Research Showcase
Organizing or reading poetry at Poetry and the Engaged Citizen events
Participating in the Community Reading Experience
Writing content for social media channels related to campus departments or organizations
Joining a student club or organization

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