Liberal Arts

An English literature degree fosters critical thinking, research skills and effective communication, equipping you with the skills for diverse career options. Besides traditional paths like teaching and publishing, you could explore roles in public relations, law, politics and research.

Jessica L. Cozzi '22G earned her MFA from Southern New Hampshire University. She lives in New York and works as a publicist at HarperCollins. She recently published her debut novel, "We’ve Hit Turbulence," with Delacorte Romance, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

SNHU creative writing graduate Haley-Grace McCormick ’24 stepped into a new chapter in February. After gaining the attention of a publisher at Rising Action Publishing, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, her debut novel, “The Enemy of Time,” hit shelves nationwide.

Liberal arts degrees include a range of programs, such as communication, English creative writing and history. Earning a liberal arts degree can be an effective way to show employers you have the versatility and soft skills necessary to be an asset in a range of professions.