The College of New Jersey

What you'll study

The curriculum develops close-reading techniques and expanded interpretive approaches across authors, periods, and genres. Areas of study explicitly mentioned include ecocriticism, gender studies, film criticism and biographical studies, along with training in writing, language and literature. Students may pursue related minors (Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, English) and certificates (Creative Writing; English Language and Literacy; Literature for Younger Readers; Publishing and Editing; Teaching Writing).

Entry requirements

The source page describes undergraduate program options and accelerated/dual-degree pathways but does not list specific entry criteria; prospective applicants should consult TCNJ admissions for application standards and prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates acquire marketable skills in reasoning, research and writing applicable to publishing, law, business, journalism, library science, public relations, marketing, public service, education and creative writing. The program cites recent employers (Deloitte; ETS; McMillan Learning; NJ public school districts; Penguin Random House; Princeton University Press; State of New Jersey) and notes many alumni pursue graduate study at institutions such as Drexel, Montclair, Rutgers, Seton Hall Law and Teachers College, Columbia.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships; students should explore institutional financial aid, departmental awards and merit-based funding at TCNJ as well as external scholarships tied to writing, education or publishing interests.