About the Majors

Trinity's School of Language, Literature, and Communication is home to four majors: Communication, English, English/Communication, and English and Language Arts/Secondary Education. For a description of a major, please click on the title of the major.

The Communication Major is designed to enhance students' oral and written communication skills. The major offers a focus in the Humanities and Social Science in preparation for communication careers in public relations, human resources, and business.

The English Major is designed to prepare students for graduate work in English, law, library science, and careers requiring strong background in the liberal arts. The major provides a general focus with opportunity to select courses reflecting particular student interests.

The English/Communication Major is designed to train students in a dual writing/literature track, in the context of the broad liberal arts, for careers in media (including public relations), law, library science, and government. Students are prepared for graduate work in communication, and with additional literature courses, are also prepared for graduate work in English.

The English/Secondary Education Major provides an emphasis on language and literature. It enables students to communicate clearly and effectively and to develop skills in the interpretation and evaluation of literature. This major includes professional preparation for teaching of English and for other careers which demand a strong liberal arts background.